David Brauer asked: Linda - I know you're in the Senate, but do you think DFL gains in the
House since last session should help an IRV bill pass if introduced this time? Also - perhaps I've missed it in previous posts, but do we know where Mpls House DFLers stand on local-option IRV? Do they all support it? I answer, hesitantly: I would think that it will help, but I don't know if it is enough to pass it. I haven't got the hang of the new house yet. The biggest blockade in IRV, frankly, is the MCCL, the prolifers. I can't for the life of me see how it is a prolife issue, but they are making it one. If I had to speculate, it would be because IRV requires that someone get a majority, where lately the prolifers are winning when having a third party in the race, when the third party voters' might actually go to the Dem instead. But who knows? I do not know how Mpls House Dems stand on local-option IRV. linda REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
