[Ingtar]

California is unlikely to have Bush on the ballot, unless the Democratic legislature votes in an exception to the rules. Moving the convention to so late in the season to tie it to 911 has cost them the ability to be on the ballot in DC, WV, CA, IL, and AL if they follow the rule of law.

[DoughtyOne]

Perhaps they wanted to build momentum late in the season, after the Dems had given it their best shot at their own convention. I wasn't aware of the situation you mention. Is there a sixty day rule or something? Interesting point.