Just to set the record straight, when Robert Lilligren originally ran for the DFL endorsement in the 8th Ward, the delegates chose to endorse Brian Herron, the incumbent. When Brian resigned, the SD61 DFL had a discussion with all of the candidates who had sought the DFL endorsement at our convention. Those who indicated an interest in running to fill the seat vacated by Brian agreed that bringing the delegates together for another endorsing convention was not in anyone's best interest.
The candidates preferred to focus their attention on the primary election audience instead of on a much smaller pool of delegates. The SD61 DFL party organization agreed with that decision and instead committed to providing 2 nonpartisan (in collaboration with the Republican party, who also had a candidate on the ballot) opportunities for people to meet the various 8th ward candidates. To satisfy that committment, the DFL and the Republicans planned and held a Saturday candidate fair and an weeknight candidate forum. I don't think that in the case of the 8th ward election, it can be effectively argued that the DFL party unit had a hand in any institutionalized racism. Sue Ponsford Bryant Neighborhood SD61 (which includes the 8th ward) DFL chair __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
