Is there any truth to the fact that the GLBT rating is impacted by the
candidate's answer to the age old litmus test - will you run against the
DFL endorsed candidate in the primary? The fact that so many candidates
are saying yes, they will run in the primary, should give pause to the
folks who hold this litmus test as the almighty decision on whether a
person is qualified and competent to do the job and therefore should be
entitled to run.
As I have stated before it really bothers me that the filing is in July and
Joe, Susan and Oprah who didn't know the entire process of endorsements
tries to run for office against all the know-it-all's who have been playing
the game since over a year ago. Again, I propose no political season and
endorsements should really begin until after the filing dates when we know
who the entire cast of characters will be. I always worry that we may miss
the best just because they waited until last by plunking down their $20 and
saying they would like to be considered for an elected office. It also may
contribute to campaign finance reform - if the pre-election cycle was
shortened to be from mid-July to Sept or Nov. it sure would mean that some
candidate's could get their gardens planted instead of being at 25 meetings
during the spring which means less mailings and literature to be printed (a
large part of the expense of running).
Food for thought,
Annie Young
Ward 6 - East Phillips in Minneapolis
Citywide at-large Park Board Commissioner
Working to build a sustainable community
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