Dennis Plante Replies:
It amazes me that nary a hint of a discussion took place on this list
regarding this issue. Is it because no one dares question Johnson-Lee
about the impropriety of accepting inappropriate and potentially illegal
campaign contributions? Is it too hot an issue for everyone to handle
because of the issue of "race"?
What the heck kind of a world is it that we live in anyway? I can well
imagine the "field-day" that proponents of the NJL campaign would have if
it were reported that Councilmember Samuels had accepted a purportedly
illegal campaign "donation" from a strip-club (it would NEVER happen).
He would have been crucified for it... He would have been front-page news
in the Spokesman-Recorder and every pottery class in being offered at
community centers in South Minneapolis Yet, everyone seems to think it is
perfectly fine for his opponent to do so. Whatever happened to being
able to come-out against something that is clearly "wrong"? AND being
willing to accept the consequences of doing so. CM Samuels has been doing
so for the last 3 years in office and STILL is faced with a ridiculous set
of double-standards.
I'm just wondering if Natalie's campaign is being advised by "litigation
tax attorney" Michele Bachmann. My guess is part of the reason there's not
much comment on this here, is that people figure this is par for the course
for Natalie Johnson Lee's campaign.
Eva Young
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