Call their bluff

There's some vitriol in Florida over the DNC's threats to unseat any Florida delegation elected in January. Of course, the DNC is trying to protect the anti-democratic institutions which allow Iowa and New Hampshire to pretty determine the national candidate. Florida, however, does have an option. Change the state law so that the name for the candidate which is put on the ballot is not the national convention winner but rather the winner of the state's primary. If the votes of Floridians aren't going to count in the national convention, why should the national convention's votes count when Floridians choose their choice for our next president?

Forewarned but Angry, Florida Democrats Weigh Primary Penalty
New York Times

MIAMI - The anger coursing lately through Democratic circles in Florida feels unlike any since the presidential recount of 2000.

This time, though, the object of wrath is the Democratic National Committee, which voted last month to punish Florida harshly for moving up its presidential primary to January. Under pressure from the four states permitted to hold contests that month, many Democratic candidates have pledged not to campaign in Florida and other states that break party rules.

Baring a compromise, none of Florida's delegates can be seated at next summer's party convention, which means the state Democratic primary will essentially count for nothing. Florida Democrats are calling it a cruel irony, not least because their party has worked doggedly to restore public confidence in the electoral process since 2000.

"The D.N.C. apparently wants us to campaign on the slogan of "Make sure not a single vote counts,' " said State Senator Steven A. Geller, the minority leader. Incensed by the sanctions, even though he knew they were possible when he voted in May to change the primary date, Mr. Geller scrapped plans to endorse former Senator John Edwards of North Carolina and is urging against donating to the national committee or to candidates who avoid campaigning here.