Comments on: Eight questions about Tuesday’s primary election http://minnesotaindependent.com/7962/eight-questions-about-tomorrows-primary-election News. Politics. Media. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:49:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Eva Young http://minnesotaindependent.com/7962/eight-questions-about-tomorrows-primary-election/comment-page-1#comment-11729 Eva Young Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:17:29 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=7962#comment-11729 The reason Norm Coleman injected himself into the Olson race, is he wanted to keep the issue of Franken's foul mouth (especially about women) as a political issue - it would be harder for him to do that if he's running on the same ticket with Mark Olson. The reason Norm Coleman injected himself into the Olson race, is he wanted to keep the issue of Franken's foul mouth (especially about women) as a political issue – it would be harder for him to do that if he's running on the same ticket with Mark Olson.

]]> By: Aaron Landry http://minnesotaindependent.com/7962/eight-questions-about-tomorrows-primary-election/comment-page-1#comment-11721 Aaron Landry Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:52:19 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=7962#comment-11721 No, I was being extreme in my numbers. Franken has in the bag for sure, without any competition or problem.<br><br>The people "uncomfortable" with Al Franken are the people that either don't know Franken or buy into the right-wing talking points. It's no surprise that Lord Faris "respect her" because she uses the same talking points Coleman's campaign does. In fact, she has no problem going on the radio with right-wing operatives to try to trash Franken for her own personal gain.<br><br>Either way, my point was about how primaries are weird, not about how Al's performance will be. It's more of a point of, Norm and Al have their races tied up, but the numbers won't mean very much. How many votes do you think will go to a felon in Italy, for example? No, I was being extreme in my numbers. Franken has in the bag for sure, without any competition or problem.

The people “uncomfortable” with Al Franken are the people that either don't know Franken or buy into the right-wing talking points. It's no surprise that Lord Faris “respect her” because she uses the same talking points Coleman's campaign does. In fact, she has no problem going on the radio with right-wing operatives to try to trash Franken for her own personal gain.

Either way, my point was about how primaries are weird, not about how Al's performance will be. It's more of a point of, Norm and Al have their races tied up, but the numbers won't mean very much. How many votes do you think will go to a felon in Italy, for example?

]]> By: nverup http://minnesotaindependent.com/7962/eight-questions-about-tomorrows-primary-election/comment-page-1#comment-11720 nverup Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:34:34 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=7962#comment-11720 Interesting that Aaron has it possibly close? If everyone who is displeased with Al Franken, shows up tomorrow, he will be blown out. Lot's of people are very uncomfortable with Al. The only question is if they show up now or wait until November. <br><br>Republicans are talking about it making more sense to take him out now because Lord Faris would have to start from scratch raising money and getting an organization put together. And many Republicans say they respect her demeanor and basic integrity and courage to take this on. It just depends on who shows up. Interesting that Aaron has it possibly close? If everyone who is displeased with Al Franken, shows up tomorrow, he will be blown out. Lot's of people are very uncomfortable with Al. The only question is if they show up now or wait until November.

Republicans are talking about it making more sense to take him out now because Lord Faris would have to start from scratch raising money and getting an organization put together. And many Republicans say they respect her demeanor and basic integrity and courage to take this on. It just depends on who shows up.

]]> By: Aaron Landry http://minnesotaindependent.com/7962/eight-questions-about-tomorrows-primary-election/comment-page-1#comment-11715 Aaron Landry Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:04:24 +0000 http://www.minnesotaindependent.com/?p=7962#comment-11715 The thing about primary voters is that it's across the board. Regarding Franken, who knows? It could be anywhere between 51% and 99.5%. To the candidates that are comfortable, the big day is in November. To everyone else, their big day is tomorrow. While PLF and all the other candidates are rallying every single one of their supporters and efforts for tomorrow, Coleman and Franken are not focusing as much on the primary. As a result, who knows what the breakdowns will be. Six years ago, Coleman lost 6% of the vote or so to a guy who now is a felon in Italy and has his issues <br>"100% in alignment with Al Franken."<br><br>Primaries are weird.<br><br>Regarding Mark Olson, I'm guessing he'll win. The people in his district support him and they have a huge amount of distaste for the party leaders and even Norm Coleman for trying to get people to vote around the endorsement. The thing about primary voters is that it's across the board. Regarding Franken, who knows? It could be anywhere between 51% and 99.5%. To the candidates that are comfortable, the big day is in November. To everyone else, their big day is tomorrow. While PLF and all the other candidates are rallying every single one of their supporters and efforts for tomorrow, Coleman and Franken are not focusing as much on the primary. As a result, who knows what the breakdowns will be. Six years ago, Coleman lost 6% of the vote or so to a guy who now is a felon in Italy and has his issues
“100% in alignment with Al Franken.”

Primaries are weird.

Regarding Mark Olson, I'm guessing he'll win. The people in his district support him and they have a huge amount of distaste for the party leaders and even Norm Coleman for trying to get people to vote around the endorsement.

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