The Strib today highlights the post-primary war of words. http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5615635.html
A few things jumped out at me. McLaughlin, for the first time, criticizes Rybak for sending his kids to private schools. This was an issue Sharon supporters raised in 2001. Without commenting on the wisdom of going after Rybak's family decisions - I have to cover these guys, though once you open the door to the personal stuff, it's hard to close it if it comes back at you - it reflects something I expect Peter to do more of: talk up education. In the primary, he was simply decimated in Southwest and a few other wealthier parts of town where fear of deteriorating education outweighs fear of crime. (Rybak had over 50 percent in every 13th Ward precinct, half of 10 & 11 and nearly all of 7.) If McLaughlin can convince those folks that he will do more to support and fund schools, he has a chance to limit those margins. There will be a good argument over how much the mayor can do, and whose policies can really make a difference. In the same story, Rybak continues blasting away at the Police Federation's John Delmonico (who is giving it to Rybak pretty good). This, too, is smart on the candidate's part. RT must be rubbing his suit knees shiny praying to whatever deity he worships that the Police Federation will run more ads against him. One way to lure Hakeem-supporting lefties is to have Pawlenty-friendly cops back your opponent - even if they say "McLaughlin" as often as Ron Weasley says "Voldemort." David Brauer Kingfield 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
