Redfern Calls For New Florida and Michigan Contests

Speaking on Cleveland public radio station WCPN just now, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redfern called for new nominating contests in Michigan and Florida in early June. He thinks support for doing that will increase as a result of last night's outcomes.

He pointed out that Bill Clinton didn't win the nomination until June before his first run in 1992.

I'm not thrilled with the idea, but it is a lot better than seating the delegates chosen in the outlawed contests that already took place.

UPDATE: He also said that a number of Republican elected officials (mayors, apparently) switched their party affiliation to vote a Democratic ballot yesterday. The names will be revealed in the next few days.

Redfern just said that he will think for a few days about whether to endorse in the presidential race or stay neutral. The primary vote will be a major factor, but not the only factor, in his decision.