The New DNC Calendar Just Created a Logistical Mess

James Pindell: “With Biden and the party’s collective stamps of approval, you might think it’s all a done deal. But guess what? The DNC has no power to actually make any of this happen.”

“These primaries are all run by states. Four of the five states listed have Republican governors. Heck, the state required to make the boldest change, South Carolina, is entirely run by Republicans. And since the GOP has recommended no such changes, if these states, especially Georgia and Michigan, try and move their state primary dates for both political parties they will be in violation of Republican National Committee rules.”

“As far as Republicans are concerned, they are sticking with the traditional first four states: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.”

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