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trotsky

(49,533 posts) Thu Aug 2, 2018, 12:17 PM Aug 2018

Tough choice in CD5 primary.

I really, really want to vote for Ilhan Omar.

But I really, really like Margaret Anderson Kelliher.

:-/

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Tough choice in CD5 primary. (Original Post) trotsky Aug 2018 OP

Not residing in that district question everything Aug 2018 #1

Yeah, that is my line of thinking as well. trotsky Aug 2018 #2

I like Omar, but I feel she doesn't have the gov't experience yet. geardaddy Aug 2018 #3

I'm glad I don't live in the 5th dflprincess Aug 2018 #4

question everything

(50,825 posts)

1. Not residing in that district

Reply to trotsky (Original post)

Thu Aug 2, 2018, 12:27 PM

Aug 2018

the question, really, should be: experience and plans of action vs.... identity.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)

2. Yeah, that is my line of thinking as well.

Reply to question everything (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 2, 2018, 12:50 PM

Aug 2018

Omar, like Keith Ellison, has been a solid progressive and I trust she would represent my values.

But Kelliher would be a force.

Obviously I'm fine with either one being my rep but I suspect I'll still be making up my mind come primary day.

geardaddy

(25,392 posts)

3. I like Omar, but I feel she doesn't have the gov't experience yet.

Reply to trotsky (Original post)

Fri Aug 10, 2018, 03:44 PM

Aug 2018

I'll be voting for Margaret. If Omar wins the primary, I'll gladly vote for her.

Whatever you do, don't vote for Frank Drake. He's a republican running as a DFLer. He ran as the GOP candidate against Ellison in the last election.

dflprincess

(28,973 posts)

4. I'm glad I don't live in the 5th

Reply to trotsky (Original post)

Fri Aug 10, 2018, 11:47 PM

Aug 2018

I'd be torn between Torres-Ray & Kelliher and I'm already having enough trouble making my mind up in the governor's and AG races.

On the bright side, over here in the 3rd Phillips is up 3 points over Paulsen (46% to 43%). In the margin of error, but a very good sign and after what happened in Ohio this week I would think Paulsen would be sweating.

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