coming up on NPR - Possible Democratic 'Do-Overs'

[Muttocracy]

In 2nd hour of Talk of the Nation (on now)

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87949898

Possible Democratic 'Do-Overs' Could Tip Race
Audio for this story will be available at approx. 6:00 p.m. ET

Talk of the Nation, March 6, 2008 · Adam Smith, political editor for The St. Petersburg Times, explains the buzz about possible "do-over" primaries in Michigan and Florida. The Democratic National Committee stripped both states of all delegates for holding primaries too early.

that page also reproduces
Dean Urges Do-Over Voting in Fla., Mich.
from The Associated Press

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1. They might as well. Wasn't one of the main reasons they moved it up was to

be in the limelight? Well, they sure would have that now.

[DJ13]

2. 'Do-Overs' Could Tip Race

Which is precisely why this shouldnt be allowed at this late date.

If they had voted in the expected time frame their votes wouldnt have had the significance they will have by revoting in June.

That seems more of a reward than any punishment.

[Alhena]

3. They will probably be so late that the party will have settled on someone

the superdelegates keep deciding every day- mostly in favor of Obama.

[Muttocracy]

4. on now (3:40pm)

says re-do unlikely

[tekisui]

5. Obama camp said they are open to it.

McAuliffe said the CLonton camp was open to it. Add, Howard Dean and the two Governors, who are or were open to it. THe only question is who will flip the $25 million bill?