51 Capital March Summary - St. Paul

[katinmn]

I couldn't believe it. At least 100 people braved the cold temps (and wind gusts of 35 to 60 mph!) to demand fair elections.

Speeches focused on the recount in Ohio, and why we must not give up on fair elections. Speakers were Annie Young - Mpls Green Party office holder and leader with the Cobb-LaMarche Recount; Lance Henderson and Michelle Werlich – Citizens Alliance for Secure Elections (CASE-MN); and Gerald Ganann, state coordinator for 51 Capital March.

We circulated a petition that will be delivered to Minnesota's electors tomorrow asking them to not cast their votes until the Ohio recount is completed, provided we can get a state representative to present the petition for us. Still awaiting word on that. If you have any suggestions, please PM me.

The electors were all in town and going in and out of the capitol. One of them asked for a copy of the petition and thanked us for what we were trying to accomplish. A good sign I hope.

The Star Tribune had a reporter there. The St. Paul Spokesman- Recorder plans to run a photo. There was some radio coverage this morning.

I'm still chilled from the awful winds but my heart is warmed by all the wonderful people that came to speak out.


Kat