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Clinton, Obama Oppose Primary Leapfrogging

Posted Sep 2, 07 12:32 PM CDT in Politics,  US    Editor's Choice

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama joined three of their presidential rivals yesterday in pledging not to campaign in states that have defied Democratic primary rules by pushing their primaries to early 2008. In recent weeks, Michigan and Florida have announced votes before February 5, challenging the first dibs the party has reserved for Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.

The signed pact, the Times says, could end the rift between state and party leaders. The DNC had angrily threatened to bar Michigan and Florida delegates from the party’s convention next year, but officials from those states stressed earlier primary dates would focus attention on issues unique to their citizens.

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