Florida: state Dems stick to too-early presidential primary date
The Caucus (NY Times) reports: Florida Democratic Party officials announced Sunday that they’re sticking with Jan. 29 as the official primary date, even though the national party has ruled that the move will strip them of their delegates and the top candidates have pledged not to campaign there. Karen L. Thurman, the state party’s chairwoman, sent an email to Florida Democrats explaining the decision:
There will be no other primary. Florida Democrats absolutely must vote on January 29th. We make this election matter. Not the D.N.C., not the delegates, not the candidates, but Florida Democrats like you and me voting together. We make it count.
Don’t let anybody call this vote a “beauty contest” or a “straw poll.” On January 29, 2008, there will be a fair and open election in Florida, which will provide for maximum voter participation. The nation will be paying attention, and Florida Democrats will have a major impact in determining who the next President of the United States of America will be. -- 2008: Florida Democrats Stick to Primary Date