Re: The post below: I can assure you that Rochelle Olson was at the city convention, because I was with her (and other newsies) until the bitter, protracted end. I can't speak to the ward convention, but the implication here is that Rochelle doesn't understand city politics or attend city events. This is pure hogwash. As a nominal competitor, I'm constantly struggling to attend as many events as Rochelle, and usually impressed by her determined reporting. In fact, it's doubtful you could find another reporter in town more attentive to city politics (though some may be on equal footing). Finally, my perspective here is strictly professional, not at all personal. My take is that it's a human interest piece that uses city politics as an entry point. That said, it's clear where both candidates stand on several issues. It may not be the story you want to see about Ward 10, but rest assured, it was written by an informed reporter. G.R. Anderson Jr. News Editor City Pages 612.372.3720 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue 8/9/2005 1:42 PM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] A Savage Strib article I was very disappointed in the article below. There was no mention of the boos that Harry garnered from the 10th Ward Caucus. Nor was there mention of how few votes he received at either event. This article clearly wasn't written by someone that was neither at the City Convention nor at the Ward Caucus. I respect that the Mr. Savages are putting in a lot of hard work, but this article made them seem like viable candidates and... well... that's quite unlikely. It seems an article focused on important issues in these races, or at least viable candidates, could have better served the public. Matthew Philip 10-1 The Wedge REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
