Dear CD3 DFL Field Organizer,
The new CD3 DFL office in Wayzata occupies the same office which once headquartered Terri Bonoff for Congress. It is in clear view to numerous motorists who use Hwy 394 every day. In recent months when such drivers have looked north at the office, they've seen a giant sign that says "[ ] for Congress". I think this suggests to the public that CD3 DFLers are undecided as to whom they would like to send to Washington. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
We all know that the sign once had a different goal in life. But when Terri Bonoff conceded after the seventh ballot on April 12 of this year, she said:
I ask the convention to nominate Ashwin Madia and begin the work to unite this party and bring the Democratic message of change and opportunity to the people of this district.
It is time for us to take back the Third District seat in
We insult Terri Bonoff gravely when we refuse to take her at her word. Let's get that sign updated posthaste. What say you?
Very best wishes,Gavin Sullivan
6 comments:
Excellent point, Gavin! I wonder if we need to take up a donation to pay for a new sign? If so, I'm in. I want it to say...trust the Democrats. We'll lead and clean up their mess.
Oy. Yeah, you'd think we could get that taken care of.
On the bright side, at least the sign is blue!
I've got a paintbrush and a ladder. What's the address?
The address is 15704 Wayzata Blvd, but please don't start painting until Brittany Edwards gives the go-ahead.
There's even more reason to feel insulted: Ms Fields used to work with the Madia campaign before being named CD3 Field Director for the Coordinated Campaign. It seems like an act of spite on her part to leave the "for Congress" - like rubbing it in the noses of those of us who supported Bonoff, that Brittany's guy won the endorsement and Terri didn't.
I hope they have the good sense not to replace it with "Madia for Congress" - it's supposed to be the CD3 office for the entire Coordinated Campaign, working for Obama, Franken, and our state house candidates, in addition to Madia.
BTW: Terri conceded after the 8th ballot, not 7.
Of course the CD3 DFL coordinated campaign supports the election of Obama, Franken, Madia, John Benson et al. But only one candidate's constituency is congruent with the Third Congressional District. So it would make perfect sense for the CD3 DFL Coordinated Campaign to give Madia for Congress pride of place on the marquee. It amazes me that Madia supporters aren't putting their feet down on this point. Nothing would more symbolize former Bonoff for Congress supporters' commitment to Madia's victory than getting that sign to read MADIA FOR CONGRESS.
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