What happens to the Democratic delegates from FL and MI?
January 10, 2008 9:02 AM Subscribe
What's going to happen to the delegates from the Michigan and Florida Democratic primaries?
So I read that because these 2 states are holding their primaries too early, the Democratic National Committee are punishing them by not seating their delegates at the convention. Does that mean that, literally, no delegates from Michigan and Florida will be at the convention, and thus will not contribute to the delegate count for any of the candidates?
So I read that because these 2 states are holding their primaries too early, the Democratic National Committee are punishing them by not seating their delegates at the convention. Does that mean that, literally, no delegates from Michigan and Florida will be at the convention, and thus will not contribute to the delegate count for any of the candidates?
Response by poster: Thanks....apologies for not having searched previous questions thoroughly enough.
posted by jaimev at 9:06 AM on January 10, 2008
posted by jaimev at 9:06 AM on January 10, 2008
The question linked to addresses Michigan; I would like to hear specific answers regarding Florida.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:31 AM on January 10, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:31 AM on January 10, 2008 [1 favorite]
I second that. If anyone knows anything about Florida, I'd like to hear it.
posted by pealco at 10:14 AM on January 10, 2008
posted by pealco at 10:14 AM on January 10, 2008
Same story in Florida (at least as far as the delegate count goes, although some people think the race will still be important for judging candidate strength).
posted by Partial Law at 10:29 AM on January 10, 2008
posted by Partial Law at 10:29 AM on January 10, 2008
i believe that those delegates will ultimately be seated at the convention, because the democratic party needs michigan and florida more than michigan and florida need the party.
posted by bruce at 11:44 AM on January 10, 2008
posted by bruce at 11:44 AM on January 10, 2008
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posted by burnmp3s at 9:04 AM on January 10, 2008