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Sat Nov 5, 2016, 12:35 PM Nov 2016

strange reasons for endorsements [View all]

The neighborhood paper - Sun Sailor - endorsed Bonoff for the Third, because she is not "Washington establishment."

The Strib endorsed Paul Andersen for Senate 44 because he will provide a "moderate Republican" voice.

Huh?

This has been a Democratic seat for many years - Bonoff - so why give it to a Republican? And I am not sure how "moderate" he is.

Might as well flip a coin.

No surprises, though that the Strib endorsed Paulsen for the Third.. after praising Bonoff.

Oh well. At least they endorsed Angie Craig and Nolan.

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I thought the Strib endorsement was weird too dflprincess Nov 2016 #1
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