Steve B. asks: > 1) The Star Tribune has been said by some list members to have an > agenda of getting Sayles Belton reelected. Why then did it publish a > poll today showing Rybak ahead by 20 points?
Cover? A clever attempt to make Rybak supporters complacent? <grin> > 2) It was said that the Star Tribune's corporate agenda dictated its > editorial page endorsements. Why then did it endorse two Green Party > candidates? Ooo, I'm serious now: this one is DEFINTELY cover. The three Greens with the best chance of winning the most powerful positions - Council candidates Cam Gordon in the 2nd, Dean Z. in the 6th, and Natalie Johnson-Lee in the 5th - all whiffed with the editorial board. Anointing Annie Young (a former DFLer and incumbent) is not a stretch. Scott Vreeland was the only surprise in the bunch, but choosing him really doesn't undo the Strib edit board's tilt. (However, Marie Hauser must be wondering what she did wrong the day she screened.) > 3) The Star Tribune's polling methods were criticized by some > opponents of the mayor after the September mayoral poll. Why have > they not voiced the same criticisms now that a poll finds their > candidate ahead by 20 points? Score one for you, Steve! David Brauer King Field - Ward 10 _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
