Each primary date would be national in geographic scope.
And early primary dates allowed the party more time to raise money.
"We might even be looking at changing the primary date, but we're not there yet, and nobody wants that to happen."
The primary date has already been pushed back a week, to March 9.
"I really don't begin running until Sept. 16," he said, referring to the primary date.
State legislatures would have to vote to adopt new primary dates.
Among other things, she said there was a growing consensus to move the primary date forward from September to June.
If they litigated against the Republican plan, it would mean a postponement of the primary date.
Legislation to change the primary date has been introduced again in the legislature, but supporters are not optimistic.
"This is the traditional primary date in New York State."