Democratic Nomination: Why Michigan and Florida Aren't an Issue


	Democratic Nomination: Why Michigan and Florida Aren't an Issue

zizzy

5-7-2008 4:13 PM

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zizzy says:

Last night any question of who would be the Democratic nominee was settled. The only questions that remain are when and how Hillary Clinton will bow out, and how she will then move to help unify the party.

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