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MAY 04, 2007

Might Obama blow off Fl primary?

Kinda sounds that way: "The DNC and the Florida state party will arbitrate this and we will compete on the final field vigorously, " said Bill Burton, Obama's communications director. More here.

It might make sense for some campaigns to mount only token primary campaigns in Florida, if DNC rules means they can't win any delegates from the state because of its primary date. The state and national parties have a few weeks to iron out some of these questions, as the state's delegate selection plan must be in by June 1.

Meanwhile Obama fundraiser Kirk Wagar of Miami is confident Floridians will see planty of the Illinois senator no matter what: "Barack Obama will continue to come to Florida and continue to speak to voters. I have every confidence that when people hear his message they will support him not only in the primary but in the general election."

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