Dan McGrath stated: "Dave Shegstad is, as mentioned, endorsed by the 5th CD Republicans. He sought the endorsement of all 4 major political parties in Minneapolis, which includes the Republicans, the DFL, the Greens, and the Independence Party."
This is a curious statement. Does Mr. Shegstad (whom I have never met) have no core values that would align him with one party or the other? Why would he seek endorsement of parties other than the one he aligns with? Or, if he is an independent, why is he seeking the endorsement from ANY party? I can think of no one else who, when denied endorsement from the Dems would go to the Repubs for endorsement, or vice versa. I know when Natalie Johnson Lee did not get endorsed by the Dems in 2001, she went to the Green Party for endorsement, but they at least have similar stands on many topics. But going to all four parties? How can you shop yourself to those who adhere to the Republican platform, then go off and shop yourself to the Dems? That's not being honest with someone - yourself, to start with. Let's see: Today when I talk to the Rs, I'm prolife; but tomorrow when I talk to the Ds, I'm prochoice? Today I'm for the war, but tomorrow I'm against it? Today I'm for tax cuts, but tomorrow I'm a tax and spender? Yikes. How is any voter supposed to know what this man believes in and how he might act if elected? Linda Higgins Old Highland, fifth ward 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
