[Mpls] DFL convention meaning

[Jordan S. Kushner]

The tactical debate about the significance of the convention and its events 
are interesting.  However, there has been little discussion, if any, about 
substantive issues, if any, underlying the convention dynamics.  It would 
seem more interesting and informative to hear about the substantive issues, 
if any.  It does seem strange the an incumbent with apparently broad, albeit 
superficial popularity, would be denied an endorsement based on a challenger 
who does not seem to have raised any specific substantive criticisms.  In 
the 2001 convention, there were many specific issues that people held 
against the incumbent, beginning with $100s of millions in corporate tax 
subsidies.  Rybak became somewhat of a champion of most issues where people 
were critical of the previous administration.  He has now sold out big time 
on at least the stadium issue, but his opponent is even more active and 
consistent with the same position.

For those who supported Mclaughlin, were there any substantive policy 
reasons for their decision?  Was it just a matter of style preference, 
boredeom, or non-policy reason?

Thanks in advace for the enlightenment.
Jordan S. Kushner
Golden Valley
Minneapolis resident and participant in Mpls conventions  for 14 years 

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