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DNC Enforces Strict 2028 Calendar Rules
The DNC is cracking down hard on states that defy the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, threatening $270,000 fines and zero delegate seating for rule-breakers — plus no debate access or early-state delegates for candidates campaigning outside approved states. With Iowa and others pushing for top billing, the DNC’s new penalties aim to enforce transparency and fairness, avoiding past loopholes like New Hampshire’s 2024 defiance. Finalizing the calendar by August, they’re prioritizing regional diversity and a clear path to the nominee — even if it means some states, like Iowa, might push…
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