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question everything

(48,806 posts) Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:22 PM Jun 2018

Painter - Smith debate?

There was a letter in the strib yesterday - not online, for some reason - signed by many, who want a Smith - Painter debate so they will know exactly where each stands on many issues.

Frankly, I don't know why any Democrat should vote for someone whose only claim to fame as a not a Republican is going after Trump. But, perhaps, if there is a debate, this point will be exposed.

And, by the way, there are five and six DFL candidates for the two senate seats.

https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/08/minnesota-election-2018-who-s-running?

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Painter - Smith debate? (Original Post) question everything Jun 2018 OP

So Frank Drake is running as DFLer in CD 5 geardaddy Jun 2018 #1

Ilhan Omar probably has a lock on the primary. I hope so, anyhow. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #6

There absolutely should be a debate. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #2

Good questions, Wellstone ruled Jun 2018 #3

Painter is not a democrat and I would support Tina Smith Gothmog Jun 2018 #4

Primary debates are rarely a good thing; neither Painter nor Smith actually wants one. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2018 #5

geardaddy

(25,346 posts)

1. So Frank Drake is running as DFLer in CD 5

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:34 PM

Jun 2018

He ran against Ellison last round as a Gooper. People should be made aware of this.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,850 posts)

6. Ilhan Omar probably has a lock on the primary. I hope so, anyhow.

Reply to geardaddy (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 04:27 PM

Jun 2018

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,850 posts)

2. There absolutely should be a debate.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:38 PM

Jun 2018

That way we can determine how far Painter is willing to go to be considered a Democrat. And maybe Smith should be asked to explain her support for the Polymet land swap, which many environmentalists oppose.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

3. Good questions,

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:43 PM

Jun 2018

You and I know just how the Range DFL thinks. When you end up with a Bartender as you Standard barrier. We got issues. This has been the weak spot in the Caucus System.

Gothmog

(154,497 posts)

4. Painter is not a democrat and I would support Tina Smith

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 02:07 PM

Jun 2018

WhiskeyGrinder

(23,842 posts)

5. Primary debates are rarely a good thing; neither Painter nor Smith actually wants one.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2018, 02:44 PM

Jun 2018

It's fairly clear where each of them stands, although they're both doing a good job of serving as slates for people to project their hopes and desires on. Richard Painter can fuck right off, though.

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