Re: [Mpls] Re: Multi-Party endorsement

[Alan Hooker]

It's no more bewildering than candidates in New York state securing the endorsements of multiple parties. For example, Pataki sought the endorsements of the Republican Party and NY Conservative Party. Andrew Cuomo (for Governor) and Eliot Spitzer (for Attorney General) received the endorsement of NY's Liberal Party, while seeking the blessing of the Democratic Party.

Thus, what is so strange about someone being endorsed by the DFL (itself a fusion of 3 political groups circa 1940's) and the Green Party simultaneously?

Alan Hooker
Victory Neighborhood

From: "David Brauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Re: Multi-Party endorsement
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:58:51 -0600

Greg A., esq. writes:

> As interpreted by the city, a candidate cannot use the 3 words to
> identify more than one political party.  "DFL/Republican" is out of
> bounds - a candidate can list only one party, DFL or Republican.

Hmm...it appears fushion IS prohibited, by bureaucratic fiat if not actual
law. Can someone on the city side explain the rational/legal basis for such
an interpretation?

I think it's just fine if someone (bewilderingly) wants to list themselves
as DFL/Republican, or DFL/Green, though certain partisans may not think so.

David Brauer
King Field

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