Corzine and Rendell propose Michigan re-do, paid for by Clinton camp

In the never-ending saga of the Michigan primary, another twist has surfaced here.

This 11th-hour proposal is being championed by Govs. (and Clinton supporters) Jon Corzine of New Jersey and Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania. Corzine and Rendell say that a handful of rich Clinton donors (including baseball team owner Peter Angelos, investment banker Roger Altman, supermarket magnate John Catsimatides, attorney Calvin Fayard Jr., and philanthropist Brooke Neidich; see Page 2) are willing to put up $12 million to cover the cost of a new state primary.

It will be interesting to see whether something can be put together in time, and whether the details will be acceptable to the Obama campaign.  It should be noted that Governor Granholm is also a Clinton supporter.

Considering that the Clinton's chances depend entirely on there being some chance of a re-vote in Florida and Michigan, this proposal may just be an attempt to avoid a flood of superdelegate endorsements towards Obama.  She doesn't need a Michigan re-vote.. she needs the threat of one to keep the uncommitteds on the sidelines until she is able to either destroy Obama, or win Pennsylvania by the estimated 20% necessary to keep her narrative alive.