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Palm Beach PostBy S.V. DATE
Palm Beach Post Capital Bureau
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge this afternoon rejected U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson's lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee, ending Florida Democrats' likely last hope of having the Jan. 29 presidential primary count toward selecting delegates.
"Florida has to comply with the same rules and procedures as everybody else, and does not get to have its own way," said U.S.District Court Judge Robert Hinkle following an hour-long hearing ...
Hinkle delivered his ruling from the bench and said he hoped to file a written order on Monday granting the DNC's request to end the lawsuit.
"There's nothing in the Constitution that mandates a free-for-all," he said ...
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... Nelson said from Washington following the ruling .... the decision would not be appealed ...
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-12-05-florida-primary_N.htm... Democratic National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney said "We're pleased the court ruled in our favor, recognizing the constitutionally protected right of the Democratic National Committee to enforce its rules and treat all state Democratic parties in a fair and equal way. The DNC is committed to protecting the right to vote for every American, and we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that Florida turns blue in 2008." But .. Sen. Bill Nelson, vowed to fight on ...
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/05/judge_rules_in_dncs_favor_in_c.html