New primary will highlight Kilpatrick's woes

I like the idea of a Michigan Democratic primary do-over vote. It would bring Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton back to the state for several weeks of intense campaigning.

And it would force them to talk about manufacturing, trade and other issues of particular interest to here.

But the candidates and the national press would also be coming here in the midst of the Kwame Kilpatrick scandal. If Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy does decide to bring criminal charges against the Detroit mayor, that situation will be boiling hot when the campaigns arrive.

No way we can hide it. Speculation on how Kilpatrick's troubles impact the vote will be rampant.

And if Kilpatrick sticks to the racially charged defense he launched during last week's State of the City address, it will dominate the news, particularly given Obama's presence in the campaign.

Bringing the election back here will shine a large spotlight on Michigan. But let's not kid ourselves that we'll like everything it exposes.

By Nolan Finley Am I Right? Host