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(49,488 posts) Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:22 PM Jun 2018

Painter - Smith debate? [View all]

There was a letter in the strib yesterday - not online, for some reason - signed by many, who want a Smith - Painter debate so they will know exactly where each stands on many issues.

Frankly, I don't know why any Democrat should vote for someone whose only claim to fame as a not a Republican is going after Trump. But, perhaps, if there is a debate, this point will be exposed.

And, by the way, there are five and six DFL candidates for the two senate seats.

https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/08/minnesota-election-2018-who-s-running?

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Painter - Smith debate? [View all] question everything Jun 2018 OP

So Frank Drake is running as DFLer in CD 5 geardaddy Jun 2018 #1

Ilhan Omar probably has a lock on the primary. I hope so, anyhow. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #6

There absolutely should be a debate. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #2

Good questions, Wellstone ruled Jun 2018 #3

Painter is not a democrat and I would support Tina Smith Gothmog Jun 2018 #4

Primary debates are rarely a good thing; neither Painter nor Smith actually wants one. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2018 #5