It has long been assumed that, though the DNC stripped Michigan and Florida of their convention delegates, those states' delegates would be reinstated once party conventions roll around. When a nominee is chosen, the two states will take their case to the Credentials Committee, which will be heavily stacked with delegates favorable to the nominee.

No candidate wants to be nominated by just 48 of the 50 states, especially not when both are swing states come November. Therefore, regardless of who wins, it is likely they will support the full compliment of both states' delegations.

Hillary Clinton is getting a jump on that, promising to make sure her delegates vote to confirm both early states. The move will certainly help her in Florida, where Democrats lately have complained about the lack of attention they have received. Clinton today released this statement:

"I hear all the time from people in Florida and Michigan that they want their voices heard in selecting the Democratic nominee.

"I believe our nominee will need the enthusiastic support of Democrats in these states to win the general election, and so I will ask my Democratic convention delegates to support seating the delegations from Florida and Michigan. I know not all of my delegates will do so and I fully respect that decision. But I hope to be President of all 50 states and U.S. territories, and that we have all 50 states represented and counted at the Democratic convention.

"I hope my fellow potential nominees will join me in this.

"I will of course be following the no-campaigning pledge that I signed, and expect others will as well."