FL Democratic Party Chair Says Mail-in Vote Unlikely
It looks like the plan put forward by some Democrats in Florida to hold a mail-in ballot on June 3 may not go forward after all.
Karen Thurman, the chairwoman of the Florida Democratic party, says that the plan is in trouble. The Associated Press reports that when she was asked by the media if the plan will be implemented, Thurman said, "I have a feeling that this is probably closer to not, than yes."
In a call to MSNBC this afternoon, Thurman said that some things had happened since she made the proposal to Florida Democrats last night that "put it in doubt." Thurman said that the Florida secretary of state was concerned about the verification of signatures issue.
"If this becomes something that we can't do, then we can't do it," Thurman said.
Thurman said she would spent the weekend talking to state Democrats, and will make a decision by Monday. But she also acknowledged that Sen. Barack Obama has concerns and the Democratic National Committee won't support a proposal unless both candidates back it.
5:28 PM ET | 03-13-2008 | permalink

