Party Remains Committed to January 29 Primary

Judge's ruling on Nelson-DNC case changes nothing

For Immediate Release: December 5, 2007 

TALLAHASSEE - Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Karen L. Thurman issued the following statement today following a federal judge's decision to dismiss U.S. Senator Bill Nelson's lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee and the State of Florida:

"The Florida Democratic Party remains committed to participating fully in the state-run Presidential Preference Primary on January 29, 2008. We strongly urge all Florida Democrats to get out and vote in this fair and open election.

"No matter what anybody says, Florida Democrats will make the primary count by going to the polls and casting their votes on January 29th. The nation will be paying attention, and Florida Democrats will have a major impact on the race.

"Accordingly, the Florida Democratic Party will respect the voters' choice on January 29th in determining the allocation of our delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. We are confident that the Democratic Presidential nominee will seat Florida's delegation at the Convention."

** Further details about the January 29th Primary can be found at http://www.makeitcountflorida.com. **