Comments on: Another Madia Radio Ad

By: West Metro Dem

West Metro Dem — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:11:09 +0000

Mike,

Many people know this. It’s a non-issue. It’s been in the local 3rd CD newspapers, etc. You’re trying to refight a battle from last month.

Can’t you find anything positive to post about your candidate?

He has never rallied against GLBT rights. His brother is openly gay and very much accepted and loved by that family. Why try to spread slime rather than bump your own candidate? If you can’t find anything positive about your candidate, I’m sorry for you.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:08:36 +0000

I have heard both of these candidates and both seemed great, until I took a short look into Ash Madias past. Little known to many delegates, he was a strong republican in college and railed against GLBT rights and education. Furthermore he helped John McCain in Florida and has not told anyone who he supports in the presidential race. I know that the campaign has a response to this about how he was young and foolish, but when I was eighteen, I was already smart enough to be a Democrat. I like where he stands now, but his past does matter. LOOK INTO IT. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashwin_Madia

By: rm

rm — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:24:35 +0000

People have seen Madias “community involement” in the millitary along with his intelligent and impressive debate performances.

Under Dans vision of “community invovlement’, one has to be a total party hack, who sits on committees that get nothing done and they would be better qualified.

By: rm

rm — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:54:05 +0000

DM - “But you do need to have built a local track record and have been visible in action ”

And Bonoffs’ track record is ……

By: DantheMan

DantheMan — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:56:08 +0000

“It’s much better to elect someone without legislative experience who understands federal issues than to try to promote a state legislator who needs seasoning where she is.”

Tim Walz is an exception. See this clip from the Worthington Press’ endorsement of him:
“Tim Walz is no run-of-the-mill educator. He’s earned the Minnesota Ethics in Education award, a Mankato Teacher of the Year honor and the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. He also helped coach Mankato West’s high school football team to a pair of state titles.”

I agree that you don’t need to be a legislator in order to graduate to Congress. But you do need to have built a local track record and have been visible in action (not just in campaign mode) for people of the district to really know what you are all about. Tim Walz was more than qualified given his experience and amount of contribution to the 1st over the years.

By: West Metro Dems

West Metro Dems — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:26:26 +0000

Bonoff needs to stay at the state level. It’s much better to elect someone without legislative experience who understands federal issues than to try to promote a state legislator who needs seasoning where she is. Prior to last cycle, Tim Walz had never held elective office either. He’s doing pretty well, frankly. Military service is experience that transcends other legislative experience.

By: rm

rm — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:59:25 +0000

DM - “Hmm… so let me get this straight: It is better to elect someone who has no record that we can inspect, rather than someone with a record that has certain points you disagree with”

I thought u were for Paulson. And what is Bonoffs record that u have inspected. Did that friend of a friend of a friend actually tell what she accomplished or are u going on her “business experience”.

By: DantheMan

DantheMan — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:36:03 +0000

“Let Bonoff stay at the MN State House, were she’s doing an alright job. Then, once she gets back to the MN State Legislature, ask her about her about her bill she authored S.F. No. 1739, Grieving Parents Bill.”

Hmm… so let me get this straight: It is better to elect someone who has no record that we can inspect, rather than someone with a record that has certain points you disagree with.

How about Bonoff goes to the 3rd CD general election and Madia runs for her seat in the State House?

By: TwoPuttTommy

TwoPuttTommy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:57:10 +0000

“After reading all of these posts, I am convinced. I’m voting for Erik Paulsen.”

“At his announcement, Erik Paulsen claimed to have, and I quote from his press release: “…years of working in bipartisan fashion, across the aisle, to get results in the business world and in the Minnesota legislature.”

Yeah, “right.” Anyone even slightly paying attention understands Erik Paulsen did not rise to Republican state House leadership position by being “bi-partisan.”

Right out of the box, Paulsen forces the interested citizen to question his credibility.” http://www.mnblue.com/blog/139

By: EdenPrairieDFLer

EdenPrairieDFLer — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:44:30 +0000

Let Bonoff stay at the MN State House, were she’s doing an alright job. Then, once she gets back to the MN State Legislature, ask her about her about her bill she authored S.F. No. 1739, Grieving Parents Bill.

Minnesota already offers accurate information to parents’ so why does this need to be legislated?

Bonoff has knuckled under to the proponents of the MCCL and the radical right in the state. We don’t need her in the US congress.

By: EdenPrairieDFLer

EdenPrairieDFLer — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:16:39 +0000

Those were only forums, come for the “real” debate:

February 27, 2008
CD3 Candidate Debate
7:00 pm
Heritage Room, Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie MN http://dflsd42.org/get_connected/events.htm

By: rm

rm — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:11:54 +0000

dm - “After reading all of these posts, I am convinced. I’m voting for Erik Paulsen”

now theres a surprise Dan…..

By: DantheMan

DantheMan — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:04:33 +0000

After reading all of these posts, I am convinced. I’m voting for Erik Paulsen.

By: rm

rm — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:50:47 +0000

sb - of course rm won’t be happy until Bonoff is indicted for something. Whatever.

I’m sorry but I am not the one who made the basis of Bonoffs campaign her “business experience”. Ask her why she continous to spout that bald face fib.

Dont blame me for my intuition (I dont need much of that based on her debates) to check out her “story”

By: skyblue

skyblue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:40:15 +0000

They’re both fine candidates. For me Madia’s voice and conviction to progressive causes is stronger. Bonoff is doing a good job at the statehouse and has secured that seat.
of course rm won’t be happy until Bonoff is indicted for something. Whatever.

By: DantheMan

DantheMan — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:01:32 +0000

“We the People all want safe roads and bridges, but when it comes to paying for them, it should be from everyone else’s tax bite, not MINE.”

Most moderate republicans (which is what the 3rd is full of) won’t dispute that we need safe roads and bridges. And (NEWS FLASH) they won’t even dispute that the wealthy are obligated to pay for the majority of them. But do the wealthy need to pay for 70%? 80% 90%?

I paid alot of tax before the Bush tax cut, and I pay alot of tax after it. If the cuts are repealed, what where will the money come from in my personal family budget?

1. The charities that I donate to. Their income will be the first to be hit.
2. My retirement. You see, in the private sector you know you won’t have a taxpayer-funded pension, so you need to save for your own retirement during your earning years.
3. My kids college education. As a top earner, not only do I fund a high proportion universities through my tax dollar (which I don’t have a problem with - education is a great societal investment), but I also know that I’ll be one of the ones being told to pay full price tuition for my own kids (which is estimated to be $250,000 a pop by the time they are ready for college).

So — the romantic picture of the Bush Tax Cuts going to fund Italian villas and offshore investments is utterly ignorant.

By: rm

rm — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:40:25 +0000

And her campaign has never disputed my opinions about her “business experience”. Wonder Why ?

By: MakeItBlue

MakeItBlue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:25:15 +0000

“I liked that Madia answered the questions that were asked succinctly,
eloquently, and to the point, with exact bullet points of the specific
actions he’d take. I was undecided when I walked in the room. The
others came off as politicians, but I’m anxious for change. After
hearing tonight’s debate, I’m supporting Madia.”

-Jackie Drury, Minnetrista

By: MakeItBlue

MakeItBlue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:54 +0000

“Ashwin Madia won the debate hands down . Bonoff and Hovland stumbled
throughout though Hovland did get stronger as the debate went on.
Madia articulated clear points that showed his comprehensive
understanding of every issue he talked about. He gave precise answers
on all the topics.
… If you want someone who will stand up for our civil rights,
Madia will stand up the strongest among the three in my opinion… .
The crowd cheered their approval except when he put a hand out to
indicate that he wasn’t quite done making his point. Once done they’d
roar… . He clearly had them with him.”

-Eric Pusey, MN Blue

http://www.mnblue.com/mn-03 candidate comparison

By: MakeItBlue

MakeItBlue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:24:36 +0000

“So who won? If it were a standard debate, there was only one choice:
Madia by several lengths. In an event sponsored by veterans’ and peace
organizations, Madia started with a statement about his background as
a Marine, establishing his bona fides on Iraq (having served there)
and didn’t stumble.
… Madia was the strongest performer in this forum, and not by a
little, and his rhetoric wasn’t focused solely on appealing to the
liberal-leaning audience.”

-Joe Bodell, Minnesota Campaign Report http://www.mncampaignreport.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=931