If political parties truly do represent different philosophies and different
approaches to public policy issues (as they should), than cross-endorsements
make no sense. The candidate could not represent both philosophies. If
two parties have similar philosophies, it doesn't make sense that they are
two parties and they should merge.
Carol Becker
Longfellow
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Knapp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] cross-endorsement
> Perhaps cross endorsements make sense between political parties with
> similar records and a similar outlook on the world. Perhaps endorsed
> DFL candidates should simultaneously seek the endorsement of the
> Republican Party.
>
> Mark Knapp
> Minneapolis Green Party
> City Council Candidate, Ward 10
>
> --- Lynnell Mickelsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Annie:
> > How come you can't be cross-endorsed? Why not take endorsements
> > from both the DFL and the Greens? I'm confused about this all or
> > nothing, one or the other approach. Is this your idea or is this
> > because of the endorsing rules of the Greens or DFL?
> >
> > Lemme know if you can---or post it on the List too. I bet I'm
> > not the only one who's trying to figure out if you've left the
> > DFL or..........what?
> >
> > All the best,
> > Lynnell Mickelsen
> > Ward 13, Linden Hills
>
>
>
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