[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Dave Thompson for GOP Chair

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Dave Thompson for GOP Chair
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1244815171.shtml


   On paper, from what admittedly scant amount I've read and heard,
   including first hand at the Maple Grove candidates forum, I would
   normally prefer Tony Sutton for GOP chair. Since I am not a delegate
   or such, I'll just call this a preference, not an endorsement. But
   that's on paper.
   The times call for expertise and energy, but the times also call for a
   fresh face at the top. I asked myself, if I were to get involved in
   the 2010 races, who would I want to work for? Who could I take pride
   in, and point out to my friends? Sutton has no faults here, but
   Thompson is better known, clearly conservative, a better speaker, and
   one who (I believe) will do exactly what he says he will do. The
   contrast with DFL Chair Brian Melendez will be unmistakable. Melendez
   you may remember repeated a number of Secretary of State Mark
   Ritchie's lies even after Richie had confessed.
   The GOP is fortunate to have Carrie Ruud in the race as well, and I
   hope she will remain active regardless of the outcome. Sutton and
   Thompson could both use her advice on bringing DFL women voters back
   to their senses.
   But at the top, put me down for Dave Thompson.