It reminds me of college. If you got that term paper under the professor's door by Monday at 8AM, he'd consider it received on Friday, as due.
Besides, rules don't apply to the Dems and the Wilsonegger gang. I wouldn't be surprised if March 13 slips a bit, as well. Maybe we can just have a special election when they're ready.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")