Not every election can be bought every time. There are many examples of this through the country. Candidates spend a lot of money, but then they do not win....
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Dave Lee
david@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:52 am
I challenge you to prove that "the Democrats have frequently denounced the Republicans as Nazis." This would be just as disgusting as what you and Mr. Wallace...
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Theo
twallace@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:53 am
I'm sorry about describing the Democrats as Nazis, I believe their not, but I've been simmering in anger at them labelling us as Nazis. I've also been upset...
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david asp
asp@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:53 am
... Perhaps that's why candidates have to run more than once. There are many examples ... I can't think of any from this year. Corzine in New Jersey, Kohl in ...
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Andy Fena
FENA0003@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:55 am
What about Al Checchi in California a few years back? He spent millions on a Congressional seat, but lost despite the millions. I agree at the core that...
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david asp
asp@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:56 am
I agree that poorly financed candidates can win (Wellstone, for example) and that rich candidates can lose (Andy might have also given the example of Michael...
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Andrew Bladin
bladinrocks@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:57 am
I don't see why Wallace has to apologize. There have been comparisons between Republicans and the Nazis and I'm just sick of it. The writings of FA Hayek and...
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kjkintzi@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:58 am
... Adan, I learned a long time ago that the supporters of both Dayton and Grams poured their heart and souls into their campaigns and firmly believed that ...
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schweiger7@...
Nov 12, 2000 6:59 am
Dear Disenchanted Voter, I would simply like to point out that Rod Grams spent over $7 million, and James Gibson spent more money for each vote he received...
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Karl Kruger
krugerka@...
Nov 13, 2000 4:28 am
In response to Theo's post. Honestly I do not think that labeling either party as being tied with the nazi's or the communists or what ever is conducive for...
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Andrew Bladin
bladinrocks@...
Nov 13, 2000 4:30 am
Lee if you had actually read my by your definition spew you would have seen examples of the Demo's calling Republicans Nazis. Such as this Orthodox rabbis "are...
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schweiger7@...
Nov 13, 2000 4:37 am
Thomas, You are obviously knowable in W.W.II era history. You have pointed out some similarities in the structures of government. However, many of Hitler's ...
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Elizabeth H Dunbar d...
dunb0019@...
Nov 13, 2000 4:37 am
Well, I thought I'd just bring up a point, even though it was already brought up. Michael Huffington spent $30 million in California only to lose to Dianne...
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Andy Fena
FENA0003@...
Nov 13, 2000 4:38 am
How many voters were there in MN this year? I don't know. Was it about 1,000,000? Let's say that 70,000 votes went to Gibson. If each of these voters gave...
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david asp
asp@...
Nov 13, 2000 5:25 pm
I sent $15.00 to Gibson. This isn't self-promoting (not solely anyway). I just think more people support candidates they feel strongly about than you might...
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schweiger7@...
Nov 13, 2000 5:25 pm
Andy makes a good point. The actual numbers reported by the Minnesota Secretary of State gave James Gibson 140,577 votes. At just $10 a voter that would have...
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Evan Schnell
evan@...
Nov 13, 2000 5:52 pm
How many of you were aware/participated in the $50 refundable donation program? Does this program apply to statewide races? Evan Schnell Minneapolis...
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Jim Pithan
pithanconsulting@...
Nov 14, 2000 12:55 am
Yes, The PCR program applies to state wide races as long as the candidate signs the campaign finance aggreement. Jim P. ...
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Neal Levine
nlevine@...
Nov 14, 2000 12:55 am
Aaron, Aaron, Aaron, Please, if you wish to justify the hideous amounts of money being spent in politics today, then at least stick to the facts. James Gibson...
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david asp
asp@...
Nov 14, 2000 12:55 am
As I understand it, it only applies to statewide and local races. I did it a few years ago for a state senate candidate. > ... that ... voter ... time...
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Andy Fena
FENA0003@...
Nov 14, 2000 1:10 pm
There is still time to do it this year!!!! The Political Campaign Refund (PCR) is a no-brainer. Everyone should do it in January of every election year. You...
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Laurel Waldoch
laurelwaldoch@...
Nov 15, 2000 3:30 am
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Laurel Waldoch
laurelwaldoch@...
Nov 15, 2000 1:52 pm
Hi, As of today, November 14th, the MN-YVote list is officially closed. Originally we planned to keep the list open just long enough to discuss the elections...
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Evan Schnell
evan@...
Nov 15, 2000 1:53 pm
Here's a remarkable account of the aftermath of Naderism: http://www.thenewrepublic.com/112000/crowley112000.html Evan Schnell Minneapolis...
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adan
adan@...
Nov 15, 2000 1:53 pm
laurel, money is part of the problem as you mentioned. but i can tell this, if Gibson had 20 million to spend for the election, we would still be saying ...
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Laurel Waldoch
laurelwaldoch@...
Nov 16, 2000 2:33 pm
Do you think the challenges in court by both the Bush and Gore camps are keeping us from reaching a conclusion or ensuring an accurate count?...
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Laurel Waldoch
laurelwaldoch@...
Nov 16, 2000 2:33 pm
Due to the responses I received yesterday - the list will remain open until a President is elected. I have my fingers crossed that this will be sooner rather...
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FENA0003@...
Nov 17, 2000 4:17 am
No. The difficulty of getting a fair and accurate count are slowing the process. ___________________________________- This default signature can be changed by...
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Steven Clift
clift@...
Nov 25, 2000 1:06 am
Would you like to start a community issue forum through E-Democracy in your town? Check out what the folks from Winona <http://onlinedemocracy.winona.org> to...
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Steven Clift
clift@...
May 16, 2001 3:38 am
MN-YVOTE Members! Get involved with Minnesota E-Democracy or at least come to our party this Thursday. Honestly, if you are looking for a fun project to get ...
