My first thought was in favor, but I think this has the potential to bring out Anti-Kerry voters on November 3rd who would not otherwise vote.
I think that most clean air advocates in Saint Paul will vote regardless of whether a Kelly recall is on the ballot Nov 3, so it would be nuetral for John Kerry. There will be some smokers who will come out just to support Kelly, and meanwhile vote for Bush. I can easily imagine bar-owners giving free drinks to smokers with "I Voted" stickers. I think it is better not to poke at them, and let them sit out the election on the barstool, sucking away with their buddies. This could be a good idea for a special election in january, but not if it happens on Nov 3. Kelly may very well lose a St Paul vote, but the smokers who show up at the polls to support Kelly would add to the statewide support for Bush. Every vote counts. Lets not encourage non-voters to show up and vote for Bush. > Group pushing to recall St. Paul mayor > Jackie Crosby, Star Tribune > http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4913861.html > > "We want to recall Mayor Kelly," said Lara Duddingston, a > self-described "common person" who gathered with a group of 10 > friends, neighbors and relatives Wednesday night to start the process. > > ================================================= > -- Bob Treumann, Saint Paul Please Note: Replies to this email address all go to the trash except where the subject line contains a recognized mailing list identifier, such as [TCMETRO],[StPaul], MP-N ... _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
