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Tim Russert


Last Updated: 11/20/2009

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Gender: Male
Status: In a Relationship
Age: 59
Sign: Taurus

State: Washington DC
Country: US
Signup Date: 4/16/2008

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 

I don't actually have a blog... but I do answer this Q+A regularly on msnbc.com.

Msnbc: Tim, is there a real plan to give Democrats in Florida and Michigan another opportunity to have a say in picking a presidential nominee?

Russert:  Well, Florida first.  The Democratic Party chairman has floated this idea.  It was supported by Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson.  But the Democrats in the House, both those for Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton, have come out against it -- which puts that idea in real jeopardy.  So, Florida is probably less likely.

Michigan, it appeared Thursday, that the governor, the state legislature, and the labor unions had all come together and talked about a total re-do – a new primary – in June, funded by private sources.  They'd have to change the state law to allow that kind of funding.

The discussion will go on. Both campaigns, obviously, trying to find a way to seat these delegations and have these states represented at the convention, but to do so in their own interest – trying to protect their delegate count.  And the discussions go on.

Msnbc:  One of the latest proposals being floated has Florida delegates getting half a vote each and the Michigan delegation being seated 50-50 with Obama and Clinton delegates.  Who's happy with that?

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I'll be on-air all night covering the Pa. primary... so stay tuned!