Dear all: The results from my convention were not good for me. As a "longshot" it shouldn't be a surprise. We had terrible turnout -- maybe 40% or 45% of delegate slots were filled. There wasn't going to be any change when most delegates do not appear at the convention. On the first ballot Joan Campbell had 55% and I had 16%. Paul Zerby had either 26% or 29%. I withdrew before the second ballot. The math wasn't there. I wasn't going to win, and Campbell was on her way to winning. Trying to block the endorsement I thought would seem vindictive. I withdrew and was upfront with the delegates that I was going to support Campbell. I know, I know. Campbell has not been a friend of progressive causes, or at least not a friend since the 1980s. And I feel bad for disappointing supporters. Paul Zerby entered into the race late and was still undefined on the issues. Paul is a great man and he shares the desire to change city council. I didn't think that Paul was ready to be a city councilmemeber. Anyway, I had promised to abide by the endorsement and support the endorsed candidate. On the second ballot, Campbell won with 61% to 38% of the vote for Zerby. Paul Zerby will go on to the primary as will Cam Gordon, of course. I wish that it was me going on, but I'm sure that both Paul and Cam will take Joan to task on the issues. Ward 2 is a race to watch. Brian Brian Hanninen Cedar-Riverside ________________________________________ Surfree.com - nationwide internet access http://www.surfree.com _______________________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
