The Michigan Democrats have a challenge ahead of them. Regardless of any infighting surrounding Presidential politics, Democrats must unite to fight to make Michigan relevant on the national political stage. As of the date of this letter, the Michigan Democratic Party is planning on hosting a state-wide primary on January 15th, paid for with taxpayer money and alienating virtually all the candidates.

Currently, with the exception of several candidates, no one will participate in this primary that broke, without prior consultation, guidelines set down by the Democratic Party as to primary and caucus dates. Furthermore, Michigan's votes at the convention will be furthered censored, ultimately giving Michigan no voice and wasting over $10 million of your money at the same time.

Because of the actions of a few party activists, the Michigan Legislature voted this into law. Despite having been challenged twice by lower courts, the Michigan Supreme Court relented to political pressure and upheld the law last week.

However, there are problems with implementation. Certain state officials are unsure as to whether or not they will be ready. No one knows for certain even if any of the ballots will count for anything in the nominating conventions for either party.

This law is flawed. This primary is flawed. Democrats, the main victims of this, should put their internal differences aside in order to show a unified front opposing wasting public money and supporting Michigan having a voice come 2008.

-Tom Choske
President, Spartans For Richardson