Democrats approve seating half of Florida and Michigan delegations

by amyjudd | May 31, 2008 at 03:04 pm | 514 views | 9 comments | 26 recommendations

A deal has been reached by a Democratic Party panel today to seat the delegates from Flordia and Michigan with a half-vote each.


After a day of wrangling in front of a sometimes unruly crowd, the Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws committee reinstated all of Florida and Michigan's delegates to its party convention, with each getting a half-vote to penalize the states for moving their primaries earlier than the party had approved.

This decision will deal a blow to Hillary Clinton, but will back a plan approved by her rival, Barack Obama.

The unanimous 27-0 vote grew out of a lingering controversy over the delegates in the state's disputed primary, which was not recognized by the party because it was held too early and gives Clinton a net gain of 19 delegates in Florida.

The vote followed a 15-12 rejection of a proposal favored by Clinton to seat the full delegation. It came as the panel searched for a compromise over disputed nominating contests in Florida and Michigan. Clinton won both contests.

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amyjudd

It will now show up on the home page for four hours. If new developments justify it, I'll renew this flag for another cycle.

Barry Artiste
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at 15:33 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff. I hear Hillary is also looking at getting the courts to do a recall.

Whoever said "Never Give Up" clearly had Hillary in mind.

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René

They all sure are bending over for Barrack.

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René

Guess it's only half-disenfranchisement!

rahul
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at 16:47 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story as it keeps us updated on the electoral race of the democratic party. It is so thrilling now. It's good stuff.

politisite
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at 17:41 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff.  Good job Amy

JD Rucker
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at 18:26 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff.  A great victory for the Clintons.  Still doesn't make a difference.

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at 20:38 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff. I'm late due to storms again: three tornadoes touched down in the county to the west of me (luckily on the plains or in pastures), and we've been under intermittent tornado watch and/or severe thunderstorm warning all darned day.

azzayindia
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at 21:03 on May 31st, 2008

amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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