Reply #20: On "Almanac" tonight (TPT channel 2) one of the names

[scarletwoman]

of possible 2008 MN senate candidates that came up was Mike Ciresi. Made me go hmmmm...

I don't really know enough about him to have an informed opinion, I've only ever seen him once; a couple years ago on that same channel 2 "Almanac" program. He was debating some Rebublican hack and utterly wiped the floor with the guy. He seemed wonderfully articulate and intelligent and I was really impressed -- I really liked the guy.

But as I say, I really don't know anything about Ciresi. I lived outside of Minnesota for many years, and only started paying close attention to Minnesota politics in 2002. I will defer to those who know more about him.

The other name (besides Franken) that was brought up in this evening's discussion was Judy Dutcher -- ugh. I just plain don't like her. I've met her, spoken with her, heard her give speeches -- and I absolutely do not like her.

So, however much I deplore a Franken candicacy for the 2008 Senate seat, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat over Judy Dutcher.

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