If Mr. Piehl were really interested in a simple explanation of the process
he would have contacted the Caucus directly. Instead he posted a ranting
question on a public forum that has already debated the issue ad nauseum
knowing that others on the list would use it as an opportunity to attack
the
Caucus. The purpose of his hostile question was not to seek information but
rather to try and draw out a response that he could then pick apart and try
to use against both the Caucus and candidates he opposes. That and it is a
diversionary tactic. The problem is not that his candidate lost, rather it
is that the process is unfair. That's the ticket.
I have to admit that at this point I am really conflicted. While it is a
pain in the arse to respond to this time and time again it is also tempting
to keep these people busy debating me about the past and arcane procedures
of the Stonewall Caucus instead of having them out there campaigning for
Councilmember Herron's opponents. While I am here the Honorable
Councilmember is out there getting lots of support (maybe not from the
whiner's caucus but ce'la'vie.).
Megan Thomas
St. Paul (Thank God)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [Mpls] Stonewall DFL candidate screenings: qualifications &
> promises
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you Mr. Schneider, for providing long-awaited insight into the
> process of
> > endorsement utilized by the Stonewall DFL. Although I have been
involved
> with
> > the DFL, I've never been involved with Stonewall, but I have considered
it
> from
> > time to time. From what I gather in your comments, there aren't
> necessarily
> > criteria to deem an endorsed candidate "highly qualified" because
members
> only
> > endorse candidates they consider highly qualified, the alternative is no
> > endorsement. A simple answer to what I thought was a simple question,
> finally.
> >
> > David Piehl
> > Central
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Lee Schneider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 07/10/2001
> 01:44:10 PM
> >
> > Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dave G Piehl/USA/Pillsbury@Pillsbury,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > cc:
> >
> > Subject: Re: [Mpls] Stonewall DFL candidate screenings: qualifications
&
> > promises
> >
> >
> >
> > Mr. Piehl and Ms. Eva,
> >
> > First off as Mr. Piehl would like to try and make a claim at Megan
> > did NOT and could NOT vote at the Minneapolis Endorsment Screening
> > the only vote she did partake on was the ratifaction vote the
> > board had two weeks later on the motion made by a Minneapolis
> > board member.
> >
> > Stonewall DFL send out a questionare to prospective candidates and
> > invites them to a screening. Members of the caucus are notified
> > about the screening to come and listen to the candidates answers
> > to qestions (which include questions as: will you list our
> > endorsement with others that you have recived, will you honor the
> > DFL endorsemnt, what have you done for the GLBT community, as will
> > as others on DP bennifets, repductive rights, school board
> > questionares also include questions on out for good and student
> > issues) and then the members in attendance also have a chance to
> > ask their own questions. If a certain candidate has made a vote
> > againt the GLBT community it will usally come up at this point or
> > brought up board member. Also if a candidate has a very good
> > voting record that will also be brought up. Once all candidates
> > for a pictular seat have been screened the membership will then
> > vote on a recomendation to the board. Voting for Minneapolis city
> > elections at the screening can only be done by Minneapolis members.
> >
> > Also on Eva's comment about the "Jerry Janezich senate
> > endorsement". Stonewall DFL did not Endorse any one for Senate
> > last year untill after the State Convention. At the State
> > convention Dayton droped out of the Endorsement and ran anyway.
> > With six candidates running in the Primary, what is going to take
> > to win? Name recognition!
> >
> >
> > Lee
> > Standish/Ericsson
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Lee J Schneider
> > Electronic Communications Director
> > Acting Newsletter Editor
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> > Pride Coordinator
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