[StPaul] Tone of the next Mayoral race

[Tim Erickson]

I'd like to raise a question about the tone of the discussion in the 
upcoming mayoral race. As a community, where do we want the focus of 
the discussion? On public issues and on the job performance? Or on 
the personal lives/mistakes of candidates (regardless of political 
persuasion)?

To what extent, does the "personal" matter?
I'm afraid that the mayoral race in St. Paul is going to turn NASTY. 
I'm confident, that both republicans and democrats will resort to 
NASTY tactics. I'm even more certain, that most of us will resist the 
temptation and try to keep things productive.

I'm also confident, that there are great candidates who WILL NOT run, 
because of mistakes that they made 1, 2, or 20 years ago - that they 
do not want debated in public.

Is that in the best interest of the public?
What can we do now, to increase the likelihood of a positive and 
productive campaign from all sides?

Just something to think about over the holidays.
Best wishes,
Tim Erickson
Hamline Midway
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