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Dems Hashing Out Delegates

Daylong meeting seeks compromise on Florida and Michigan

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted May 31, 2008 12:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – Democratic party leaders continue to wrangle over the disputed delegates of Florida and Michigan today, hearing impassioned pleas from representatives of both states and campaigns. Hundreds of protesters are gathered outside the Washington meeting as the party's rules committee seeks a compromise, the AP reports.... Read full story »

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