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Dean Statement on Florida and Michigan
Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued
the following statement on Florida and Michigan:
"We're glad to hear that the Governors of Michigan and Florida are
willing to lend their weight to help resolve this issue. As
we've said all along, we strongly encourage the Michigan
and Florida state parties to follow the rules, so today's
public overtures are good news. The rules, which were
agreed to by the full DNC including representatives from
Florida and Michigan over 18 months ago, allow for two options. First, either
state can choose to resubmit a plan and run a party process to
select delegates to the convention; second, they can wait until this summer
and appeal to the Convention Credentials Committee, which determines
and resolves any outstanding questions about the seating of delegates.
We look forward to receiving their proposals should they decide
to submit new delegate selection plans and will review those plans at
that time. The Democratic Nominee will be determined in accordance with
party rules, and out of respect for the presidential campaigns and the
states that did not violate party rules, we are not going to change the
rules in the middle of the game.
"Through all the speculation, we should also remember the overwhelming
enthusiasm and turnout that we have already seen, and respect
the voters of the ten states who have yet to have their
say. "As we head towards November, our nominee must
have the united support of a strong Democratic Party
that's ready to fight and ready to beat John McCain.
After seven years of Republican rule, I am confident that we will
elect a Democratic president who will fight for America's families in
the White House. Now we must hear from the voters in twelve states and
territories who have yet to make their voices heard."
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