That's the opinion of the USA Today's editorial board, which was happy to see the DNC clamp down on Democrats. But Bill Nelson pens the opposing view today: "The issue before us is simple: It's a case of fundamental rights vs. party rules.It's ironic, because national Democrats just celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by unveiling a plan that "ensures all eligible Americans are able to vote and have their vote counted."

An 8/27 InsiderAdvantage poll of 502 registered Florida Democrats found 53 percent disgareed with the Jan. 29 Democratic primary being relegated to a beauty contest and, a sign that Democratic turnout could be effected, 22 percent said they would swith parties to vote in the GOP primary as a result.