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MineralMan

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112. This was St. Paul, not Minneapolis.

Tue Nov 3, 2015, 08:30 PM

Nov 2015

If you think it was easy to elect a Hmong state Senator, named Foung Hawj, you're way off-base. In the first place, there is a lot of prejudice against Hmong immigrants here. In the second place, the incumbent had strong ties to police and other interests. Foung won in the Primary, only because turnout was lousy and we turned out the entire Hmong community to vote. He won in the general, because he is a Democrat.

You have no idea at all what went into that election. None.

By the way, his name is pronounced Fong Her. Great guy, who has proven himself in office.

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Just voted and it was pointless [View all] chalmers Nov 2015 OP

Guess they couldn't get you to run, either KamaAina Nov 2015 #1

They did actually chalmers Nov 2015 #2

Sounds like it's extremely easy to run there, then. Maybe start Hortensis Nov 2015 #8

That's not running. Running is gathering signatures, getting your name on the ballot, and MADem Nov 2015 #9

LOL, yeah, I'm going to run a major campaign chalmers Nov 2015 #11

Get on the ballot--you don't have to run a "major" campaign. MADem Nov 2015 #17

Besides not wanting to run, Auggie Nov 2015 #56

Who do they expect the DNC to run? treestar Nov 2015 #77

Technically, the state Democratic party...not the DNC... Chan790 Nov 2015 #111

Wow a seat that would have gone unfilled treestar Nov 2015 #138

Those that can, do. Those that can't-or won't-gripe on the internet MADem Nov 2015 #126

Get off your high horse tabasco Nov 2015 #134

I'm not the one complaining about the ballot choices. MADem Nov 2015 #137

If you have time to gripe on the internuts Facility Inspector Nov 2015 #139

There are no shortages of candidates in the Commonwealth where I reside. MADem Nov 2015 #141

I do hispanic vote outreach for our local democratic party Facility Inspector Nov 2015 #142

Oh wow....and that would be a "danger" in a place where MADem Nov 2015 #143

+1 totodeinhere Nov 2015 #140

Rule of thumb is it's always your fault. zeemike Nov 2015 #47

What in the world do people think a political party is? treestar Nov 2015 #80

That is the idealistic explanation of what it is. zeemike Nov 2015 #92

Isn't that what DU:Bernie is convinced Bernie can accomplish against HRC ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #54

Thanks chalmers for abandoning rural America. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #99

Oh, that's rich. zentrum Nov 2015 #96

What sock puppetry is this? nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #100

The sock is zentrum Nov 2015 #110

I blame anyone who waltzes in here and gripes about what his community hasn't MADem Nov 2015 #113

Thanks for zentrum Nov 2015 #121

And PS zentrum Nov 2015 #124

I still fail to understand how that article by some Kos MADem Nov 2015 #125

Good on you. Xyzse Nov 2015 #19

Gotta love the shoot the messenger response Fearless Nov 2015 #88

boom! Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #3

There was a measure in your state to revoke the 2nd amendment? Photographer Nov 2015 #42

the measure was to prevent medling Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #98

IMHO, it needs to be "medled" with Photographer Nov 2015 #105

i am hoping Backwoodsrider Nov 2015 #122

Why would you need a measure to keep the 2nd amendment? drm604 Nov 2015 #49

Red meat for the rethugs and gun nuts. blackspade Nov 2015 #93

Just FYI, you don't "vote" on an existing Constitutional amendment. Codeine Nov 2015 #94

Why don't you? n2doc Nov 2015 #21

Thank you chalmers Nov 2015 #22

Because I live in the oh-so-blue Bay Area, where if anyone is unopposed, it's the Dem. KamaAina Nov 2015 #43

I love you, Kama Aina, but you were being flip. merrily Nov 2015 #91

Very nicely stated. aquamarina Nov 2015 #46

Ultimately it is self government treestar Nov 2015 #75

+1 leftstreet Nov 2015 #76

That is because the Dems are now controlled by the Third Way TBF Nov 2015 #97

That is a rather snarky response. sdfernando Nov 2015 #34

See above. I am fortunate enough to live in the deep-blue Bay Area, KamaAina Nov 2015 #45

well good for you...but you missed my point. sdfernando Nov 2015 #95

To be fair - how many of us can afford to quit our jobs for hedgehog Nov 2015 #51

Maybe someone who's retired? Or has a disability? KamaAina Nov 2015 #55

Yeah attack the OP to deflect LittleBlue Nov 2015 #63

Deflect? KamaAina Nov 2015 #69

What a rude reply, wow, self delete. nt Logical Nov 2015 #64

Why assume the poster is able to hold political office? We're not all Spring chickens here. WinkyDink Nov 2015 #79

Yes, Chalmers. Why didn't you run? And what does the DNC Hortensis Nov 2015 #4

Oh please. chalmers Nov 2015 #5

No, the DNC does NOT "decide things on a state level." MADem Nov 2015 #10

You can't be that naive chalmers Nov 2015 #13

Say that to yourself until it sinks in. nt MADem Nov 2015 #14

Chalmers, you're right - the DNC can kick in money where it would be well invested Hortensis Nov 2015 #106

I have witnessed the DCCC and the DSCC decide local Democratic Primaries... bvar22 Nov 2015 #36

Well gee, why was no money -- or a 'centrist candidate' -- thrown into this OP race? MADem Nov 2015 #38

+1 geardaddy Nov 2015 #40

One of the WORST abuses of the DSCC in intefering with local elections.. bvar22 Nov 2015 #48

Bvar, helping a preferred Democrat win a local election is entirely Hortensis Nov 2015 #130

Please provide specifics on lots of money to conservative candidates. Hortensis Nov 2015 #128

No.....not 50 states, bvar22 Nov 2015 #58

It would be so much easier to meet up with the local Democrats! treestar Nov 2015 #83

FFS, lighten the fuck up. nt Logical Nov 2015 #67

I can't believe this attitude. WinkyDink Nov 2015 #82

I don't know where you live but when I grew up in NW IA jwirr Nov 2015 #6

The Republicans here in Arkansas legislature are all financed by the Kochs. So no Democrat LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #7

Who are some of the people on the D side? Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #131

Over in the Arkansas section of DU I am keeping a list of those signing up for the primary LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #132

Thank you for your effort Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #136

Action is your duty gratuitous Nov 2015 #12

I think even if you have to write someone in... 47of74 Nov 2015 #15

I wrote in my cat, once. And she's dead. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #28

+1 treestar Nov 2015 #85

That's a dman shame. There should be no unchallenged elections...anywhere! Damn! nt kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #16

Ironically, if we could get the money out of politics FlatBaroque Nov 2015 #18

Aside from the money I think truly mean people are a turnoff 47of74 Nov 2015 #35

It really is a complex situation out there. nt kelliekat44 Nov 2015 #129

I think republicans feel the same way here in New Haven. CTyankee Nov 2015 #20

Rural America hell...they can't even run someone against the most useless POS in the House... Lochloosa Nov 2015 #23

How did your campaign go? brooklynite Nov 2015 #24

LOL chalmers Nov 2015 #27

Tell you what; show me a serious campaign and I will... brooklynite Nov 2015 #30

Now I understand WHY you are such a strong advocate for Hillary. bvar22 Nov 2015 #37

I'm in Elizabeth Warren's club too...and Sherrod Brown's...and Russ Feingold's brooklynite Nov 2015 #62

Your post was the subject of an alert. guillaumeb Nov 2015 #68

Nobody ever needs to alert a criticism of me brooklynite Nov 2015 #73

Well said. I have been insulted here and in "real life". guillaumeb Nov 2015 #81

Should have been hidden treestar Nov 2015 #87

I agree that the post is not very diplomatic, but guillaumeb Nov 2015 #89

LOL. Yeah ... Shame on you for being wealthy ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #57

I also voted, for a special levy to increase libray funding. Hope it passes. Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #25

Yep. Just a bunch of gun-toting yahoos out there anyway. Eleanors38 Nov 2015 #26

State House districts can be won with nothing more MineralMan Nov 2015 #29

Of course they are chalmers Nov 2015 #31

You're incorrect. The DNC does not fund state legislative campaigns. MineralMan Nov 2015 #32

Its EASY in Minneapolis! bvar22 Nov 2015 #39

He's in St. Paul. geardaddy Nov 2015 #41

Try Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or Florida bvar22 Nov 2015 #50

I see your point. geardaddy Nov 2015 #52

This was St. Paul, not Minneapolis. MineralMan Nov 2015 #112

Sadly ... Nothing you say will be heard ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #61

Doesn't even take that Egnever Nov 2015 #60

And when the local party won't even do that? jeff47 Nov 2015 #118

Sounds like running for office isn't something that's right for you. MineralMan Nov 2015 #133

Feel your pain. Scurrilous Nov 2015 #33

ND has the same problem. A majority of statewide elections in 16 won't have a D challenger. dakota_democrat Nov 2015 #44

Get on the ballot next time, and I will donate twenty dollrs to your campaign. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #53

Never pointless! Even in Rural USA - if you don't vote then you have no right to bitch LynneSin Nov 2015 #59

Indana? INdemo Nov 2015 #65

When I see unopposed repubs, I write-in my own name... Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #66

I mostly write in others Renew Deal Nov 2015 #120

I just had an incredible idea! A "50 state" solution. Try to become competative with the truth. Elmer S. E. Dump Nov 2015 #70

Why didn't you run? Would have been as good as any of those. n/t jtuck004 Nov 2015 #71

Yup I wrote myself in on every unopposed local race, all were Repukes. ileus Nov 2015 #72

I don't think it is pointless treestar Nov 2015 #74

I like how this thread became about YOU not running. neverforget Nov 2015 #78

Amazing isn't it? chalmers Nov 2015 #101

Welcome to DU. I've been here since August 2001 and I used to love coming here neverforget Nov 2015 #109

This person could have ensured there was a candidate Renew Deal Nov 2015 #117

It's his fault? Really? neverforget Nov 2015 #123

I can't believe the number of posts expecting or challenging the OP to have run. WTH? Can we not WinkyDink Nov 2015 #84

Bring. Back. Dean! jmondine Nov 2015 #86

That's DWS for you. blackspade Nov 2015 #90

I'm sorry your OP attracted so many trolling posts. merrily Nov 2015 #102

It's probably pointless for me as well abelenkpe Nov 2015 #103

Fucking New Democrats are throwing it away with both hands Warpy Nov 2015 #104

in the rural south where I live I would be tarred and feathered drray23 Nov 2015 #107

At least your vote wasn't thrown away... scscholar Nov 2015 #108

DWS has more important things to do than waste time hifiguy Nov 2015 #114

Well, you have to keep the powder dry for when you really need it!! jeff47 Nov 2015 #115

Ballot access in NY is a big problem Renew Deal Nov 2015 #119

Why didn't you run? Renew Deal Nov 2015 #116

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #127

It's my impression that DU is an urban and/or coastal demographic for the most part Ex Lurker Nov 2015 #135