I don't know all the details of Lisa McDonald's private life and personal aspirations (more info than anyone is entitled to), and don't have the specifics of the history of the conflict between Basim and Lisa because Lisa hasn't divulged this information to me, and not long ago Basim told me that he and Lisa had mended fences. In any case, there are some implicit and explicit accusations in Basim's message that need some perspective - Basim wrote: As to Ms. McDonald's response, she admitted that she was a DFL delegate for the last 8 years.... the reason she became a DFL delegate 8 years ago was for the selfish reason of getting the DFL endorsement. *** Isn't it fairly standard for folks who run for office to get involved long before they actually run? I consider building an understanding of the processes and issues to be important for anybody who wants to eventually run for political office - I think (don't have statistics but could name several individual cases) that a large percentage of candidates have previously been delegates - many of the DFLers elected last fall had previously been delegates; this demonstrates committment and should be encouraged! Basim wrote: Despite the fact that McDonald promised the delegates that day that she would honor the endorsement process and not run if she was not nominated, she chose to run without the endorsement. ***I wasn't there, so I don't know what was said; However, many many DFLers run for office despite not getting the endorsement - Skip Humphrey, Sandra Miller, and many many more - we are all aware of that. When I was a delegate, many strong DFL office holders (including the mayor) encouraged me to support Skip Humphrey's endorsement, even though it was widely known he would not honor the endorsement. The party is, to say the least, divided on this issue - probably because it involves individual ideals. Basim wrote: If you believe for a moment that she is a true DFLer, YOU ARE WRONG! She is more Republican than George Bush. *** I haven't noticed Lisa supporting corporate welfare the way Bush or many Republicans do, in fact I believe she has advocated against huge subsidies for corporate developments (now really, does anyone believe Target couldn't afford a new building?) Basim wrote: FYI, she is married to one (Republican). ***And former Clinton Administration top official James Carville (sp?) who was undeniably a Democrat is married to someone (can't remember the name at the moment) who is an avowed Republican - I think former congressperson - and now part of the Bush administration. I've seen the two of them debate on national television and admired them for their ability to maintain separate, distinct beliefs of their own, and still be in a loving relationship; I think that their diverse positions actually made them both stronger. We don't generally chose who we fall in love with based on their politics. Basim wrote: I would hope that people stop using the DFL party to their advantage. ***I'm more worried about campaign contributors using the DFL to their advantage than the candidates, but doubt they'll stop. PS: One thing I know the three of us agree on is the MCDA..... David Piehl Central ______________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this message is private and confidential information which may also be subject to the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine. This information is intended only for the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the message. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
