Florida's primary date controversy doesn't deter candidates

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Florida's primary date controversy doesn't deter candidates

By William E. Gibson
Washington Bureau Chief

WASHINGTON - August 28, 2007

It's already raining candidates in Florida, and a flap between the state and national political parties over the Jan. 29 presidential primary is not about to stop the flow of campaign appearances.

Even if some or all of Florida's nominating convention delegates are stripped away, the front-running candidates for both major parties all plan to campaign aggressively in the largest electoral swing state.

"A candidate who does well here could pick up the momentum that helps them win other states regardless of the delegate count," said Stephen Craig, professor of political science at the University of Florida.


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