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Democrats to Michigan: No Votes for You

Party strips state of delegates for moving up primary

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 1, 2007 12:18 PM CST

(Newser) – The Democratic Party today voted to strip Michigan of all its delegates to the Democratic National Convention, a widely expected and possibly temporary punishment for bumping up the state’s primary. Candidates have already agreed not to campaign in Michigan, and some—including Obama and... Read full story »

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Party strips state of delegates for moving up primary

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