Michigan , Florida leaders call on national party to seat states ' delegations . Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said the states can either come up with a new plan to choose a slate of delegates or appeal to the party 's credentials committee when the convention opens in August . Obama stripped states of delegates after states moved up their primaries . Candidates agreed not to campaign there ; Party was n't on Michigan ballot . McCain : Michigan , Florida knew the rules .
Michigan , Florida leaders call on national party to seat states ' delegations . Obama stripped states of delegates after states moved up their primaries . Candidates agreed not to campaign there ; Party was n't on Michigan ballot . McCain : Michigan , Florida knew the rules .