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  • March 2008

    • Primary Do-Over Chances Collapse in Michigan

      newser  |  Detroit Free Press  |  Mar 20, 08 7:20 PM CDT

      Primary Do-Over Chances Collapse in Michigan

      Chances of a new primary being held in Michigan all but disappeared today as the state Senate adjourned without taking action, the Detroit Free Press reports. Senate leaders said it was pointless to take up the plan because the Clinton and Obama camps disagreed on how to go about it. Most observers considered today the last chance to act because the Senate now leaves on spring recess. More »

    • Clinton Camp Blames Obama for Blocking Mich. Re-Vote

      newser  |  Detroit News  |  Mar 19, 08 1:00 PM CDT

      Clinton Camp Blames Obama for Blocking Mich. Re-Vote

      As a re-vote for Michigan Democrats looks less likely, Hillary Clinton put blame squarely at her rival’s feet, with one spokesman calling Barack Obama's approach “a passive-aggressive effort … to disenfranchise the voters.” Meanwhile, Obama's campaign for the first time expressed opposition to do-over legislation, the Detroit News reports, noting concern over private funding of a public election. More »

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    • Mich., Fla. Closer to Approving Re-Votes

      newser  |  Chicago Tribune  |  Mar 9, 08 5:50 PM CDT

      Mich., Fla. Closer to Approving Re-Votes

      Michigan and Florida senators appeared closer today to approving mail-in re-votes for their disqualified primaries, the Swamp blog reports. DNC chair Howard Dean said he also supported the mail-ins if state leaders can agree with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on how to run them. “I have to run these rules so that the losing side feels it’s been treated fairly,” he said on “This Week with George Stephanopolous.” More »

    • Bigwigs Wrangle Over Fla., Michigan

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Mar 7, 08 8:16 AM CST

      Bigwigs Wrangle Over Fla., Michigan

      Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's race to capture every pledged delegate has revived a contentious issue: what to do with the disqualified delegates from Michigan and Florida. Both campaigns, state leaders, and party elders all agree that something must be done. But the party is at an impasse over how to proceed, not least over who would foot an $18 million bill for a do-over, writes the New York Times . More »

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