In an earlier editorial, the Detroit Free Press condemmed the Dem honchos who caused the mess.

"In the end, Michigan made the point it was trying to make with the Jan. 15 primary: that the nominating process' absurd fealty to Iowa and New Hampshire is wrong and needs addressing. If making the point costs one of the Democratic contenders the nomination, so be it. [My italics]. And if the party leadership can't work something out to recognize Michigan, well Republican nominee John McCain will have a great opening line for every speech he makes in Michigan: "It's great to be here in a state the Democrats say doesn't count.""
".....Democrats would do well to focus less on party rules and more on winning elections."
(Recognize Michigan's primary," editorial, March 7, 2008, Detroit Free Press).
The newspaper also deplored the fact that neither Obama nor Clinton choose to visit and speak during the primary.

Can the damage be repaired?