Anyone betting there will be dirty tricks shortly before the November election could not be charged with gambling. It's a sure thing. A lock.
For 40 years, since that upstart Charles Stenvig an independent, defeated the powerful DFL candidate for mayor, any Independent, Green, Republican or minor DFL'r who became too powerful or close to the money, has been squashed by any means necessary to assure his/her defeat. Does anyone really believe it was necessary or even prudent to exercise a federal search warrant of a sitting council person five days before a primary election? If evidence and justice were truly being sought, a search AFTER the election would most certainly result in more incriminating evidence. If the council person was the primary winner and he was influenced by bribes, those seeking favors would be lined up with cash in hand. Indisputable proof of his guilt. This was not the case. Why would professional, experienced investigators jeopardize their case with premature public knowledge of their investigation? Look to those who would gain by eliminating a Green candidate. His opponent? Sure. All other candidates being opposed by Greens, by implication? Sure. The sitting mayor's opponent, again by implication? Sure. Would any of these be privy to the FBI's investigation, doughtful? Would any of these be powerful enough to influence the timing of the execution of a Federal search warrant? No...who would? As a professional courtesy, many times when a Federal investigation is underway, the local law enforcement agencies are advised. Would the Minneapolis police chief be advised? Not likely. Too close to the mayor. Too close to the subject. Would the Hennepin County sheriff be advised? Possibly, but what would he, with a "job for life", gain by suggesting the timing of the execution of a search warrant on a Minneapolis politician? How about the Hennepin County Attorney? What would she gain? Nothing, as the HC Attorney but how about in running for a higher, federal office? It would be far more helpful to her to be guaranteed the endorsement of a newly elected Minneapolis mayor and former Hennepin County Commissioner than a possible, lukewarm, endorsement by the incumbent mayor who fell in disfavor with the DFL machine when he upset their darling, Sharon. I merely offer this scenario as a topic for discussion. It certainly makes more sense than believing two FBI agents sat around saying to each other, "let's have a little fun with the Minneapolis primary election and execute this search warrant just before the election". George Janssen Longfellow 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
