"I'm DFL. And that's the line that I'll be on."

Disappointing (0.00 / 0)

Personally I'm disappointed.  Dr. Reed was an excellent candidate for Lt. Governor and she's an excellent candidate for the U.S. House.  But we make no progress when when support and perpetuate the dysfunctional two party system.  We need people who are committed long-term to building a third party that addresses real solutions to issues.

The Original Gordon

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by: Gordon @ Thu Aug 06, 2009 at 11:50:00 AM CDT

Work for IRV (0.00 / 0)

Work for Instant Runoff Voting so that your vote always counts and the effect of voting for a third candidate will no longer be effectively a vote the candidate that you least like. And certainly with 11 candidates in the DFL governor's field, there certainly is choice! I wholely support the DFL and work from within the party because it best represents working for the common good.

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by: Grace Kelly @ Thu Aug 06, 2009 at 12:05:32 PM CDT

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How is this a commitment to the DFL? (0.00 / 0)

I'm not sure where you get that Reed is committing to the DFL by saying she'll be on the DFL line. She never did answer Black's question about whether she would honor the DFL endorsement, she just repeatedly stated she would be the nominee and that's that. Her responses on abortion and health care were even less clear. I have no problem with a good healthy endorsement battle, but let's at least have some clear answers if you are going to be a candidate. Reed was anything but clear in this interview, and it shows in Black's frustration on the audio.  

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by: Karl @ Thu Aug 06, 2009 at 13:46:08 PM CDT