Tim Bonham wrote;
Where to begin? I don't believe my original post was meant to deal with the merits of the candidate I support. I was simply pointing out the things that a true grassroots effort must contend with, even at a local level. I find it somewhat ridiculous that you feel like you're in a position to remind me of what it is exactly, that I should and should not be discussing regarding this election.
Whereas we've never met each other Tim, I think it'd be fair of me to say that you're assuming that I "pretend" to be amazed. You are in fact, incorrect in your assumption. I am amazed. While I don't imply that the state dfl is breaking any laws by sending out a "sample ballot" for a single candidate, in a special election for a city council seat. I believe I have the right as a citizen of the 3 ward to express my displeasure in the fact that people from outside my ward are attempting to determine who will represent me on the city council. In my opinion, local politics should be decided locally.
I contend that it's the dfl's own inability to have adequately served the residents of the 3 ward that places it in the position it currently finds itself in this election.
- Why do 3 of the top 6 finishers from the primary election all openly endorse and support Don, instead of Olin?
- Why does the County Commissioner serving this area (who by the way lives in ward 3 NE), openly endorse Don?
- Why do so many of the recognized names active with local politics, both North AND NE openly support Don?
- Why does the mayor of Minneapolis openly endorse Don?
- Why are all of Don's lit drops, yard sign installations and phone banks staffed by true "grassroots" volunteers? My wife coordinates the volunteers and has actually had to turn prospective volunteers away lately, as we've got more people than we have work.
There are only a few conclusions one can come to:
- Don has all of these people fooled.
- They all have an "axe to grind" with the dfl.
- They are supporting and endorsing the candidate they believe will do the best job for the 3rd ward.
The question the dfl should ask itself is - which conclusion works best for us?
Dennis Plante
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