From Checks and Balances:
Vandalism and Theft of Lawnsigns at Forest Lake Senate District 52 Convention
Some time between 1:30 am and 7:00 am Saturday morning an individual or individuals decided to commit campaign terrorism at Forest Lake High School before the Republican Senate District 52 convention. It is our understanding volunteers for the Rep. Phil Krinkie (R-53A, Lexington) and Rep. Jim Knoblach (R-16A, St. Cloud) for Congress campaigns completed their campaign signs placement in the early morning hours and left only to return the next day to find all of their work gone and even some damage to the auditorium ceiling. In the place of the Krinkie and Knoblach signs was Bachmann ones.
A police report was filed and we understand the police are reviewing a video surveillance tape that shows the perpetrator or perpetrators. This is Sen. Michele Bachmann's (R-52, Stillwater) home district and early speculation is some of her zealous supporters may have been involved. We are not sure if the Bachmann campaign is involved, but it is just curious that the Krinkie and Knoblach signage was removed and replaced by Bachmann's it could be an indicator of the person’s preferences in this race. The Jay Esme campaign placed their signs before the start of the convention.
In addition to this we understand as the delegate slates for the Congressional convention were advanced the Bachmann failed to include loyal supporter Rep. Matt Dean (R-52B, Stillwater) on their slate. This was a great surprise to the delegates and a delegate who was offended by the result stepped down to make sure Dean had a spot.
It never stops does it? Would this be why Michele chickened out of the debate on Race to the Right? |
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