[figgers3036]

Actually, on second thought, just who do these parties think they are, telling states when they can and cannot hold elections?

I’d say let the states choose, and if the parties snub them, fine. Then it’s time for reform.

[ReignOfError]

A party primary (or caucus) chooses delegates to the party convention. Period. That's what it's there for. The state can set its election date without discussing it with the party, as Florida has done. The party can then choose not to certify or seat the delegates chosen in that election. That is what is happening. If Florida does not back down, what will most likely happen is that the state Democratic Party will hold caucuses. The Republicans will likely follow suit. They have the right to do so.

So the states snub the parties, and the parties snub the states, and so on. The states also control who appears on the ballot -- so take this brinksmanship to its absurd end, and come November 08, Florida voters could walk into the booth to choose between the Libertarian and the Green candidates. That is within Florida's rights, but it wouldn't serve -- or be well-received by -- Florida voters.