I need to apologize for not being more specific in my post responding to Dennis' original post. I tried to make it clear that I was separating the Benanav issue from the political comment Dennis made about democrats. Obviously I didn't do a good enough job. To make better use of my second post, I want to follow with some comments regarding Tim's questions about keeping the Mayor's race on topic. Politicians have learned that negative ads work. Failure to respond to negative ads is disastrous. negative ads do not have to have much basis in fact. Finally, outside money will dictate how this campaign will be waged. Another observation. No matter what we want the issues to be they will be framed by the candidates and the outside special interests. Regardless of the argued successes or failures of this administration and the positions of the opponents, there will always be someone who will characterize these issues to their benefit for political gain. Mike Fratto Payne Phalen
>>> "Dennis Tester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 12/23/2004 12:08:13 PM >>> "Dennis again your statements are outrageous. Not only are they not true they are close to liable." http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/8052107.htm Hey, I'm just sharing with you all what I read. Dennis Tester Mac-Groveland _____________________________________________ 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/ _____________________________________________ 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/
