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BREAKING NEWS: CONGRESSMAN SABO’S DISTRICT DIRECTOR ENDORSES TAMMY LEE
By Michael Brodkorb | October 18, 2006
This was just sent out by Tammy Lee's campaign:
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Why I'm Voting for Tammy Lee
For the past 28 years, Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District has been represented by Martin Sabo—a man whom all agree has demonstrated the highest ethical standards. In my years working for Martin, I never once had to wince or blush because of his personal or professional behavior. I think the people of this district deserve no less in their next representative.
Especially in light of the recent rash of misdeeds in Washington (this past year alone four Republican congressmen have been forced to relinquish their offices due to ethical transgressions), it is important to send someone to replace Martin who will continue to make us proud. Unfortunately, Keith Ellison, the DFL endorsed candidate, falls short in this regard.
The primary responsibility of any elected official is to make the laws. At the very least, our lawmakers should set a good example by obeying those laws. Is that asking too much? Apparently so, when it comes to Mr. Ellison. Time and again, he has demonstrated a scofflaw attitude.
What is a scofflaw? The dictionary says "a contemptuous law violator." In fairness, contemptuous may be too strong a word to describe Mr. Ellison’s behavior. I can not know with certainty Ellison’s motivations. To be kind, perhaps he is simply disorganized when it comes to these matters. Nonetheless, he has repeatedly – and very recently – violated the laws the rest of us routinely obey.
For example, his numerous unpaid speeding and parking tickets have led to license suspensions in the past and yet another suspension just this summer. In addition, his failure to properly file and pay taxes on several occasions in the 1990s and early 2000s – actually resulting in a lien being placed on his property – is also serious cause for concern.
Naturally, none of us enjoys getting a traffic ticket. But if and when we do, we readily pay the fine.
Understandably, most of us dread April 15 when it is time to pay the taxes we owe, but we still settle up and write the check before the deadline, if additional taxes are due.
Most of us do not run for public office, but those who do must file campaign reports in a timely fashion. Here again, Mr. Ellison has displayed a disregard for the law. By filing late, or filing inaccurately, he has – as recently as this summer – been found in noncompliance of these laws and fined by the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
Again, I can not know what leads Mr. Ellison to be so casual or cavalier about these matters. By his actions, however, he seems to feel that he should only obey these laws at his convenience – when he gets around to it. When a lawmaker behaves in this fashion, what example does that set for the rest of us – or more importantly for our children?
It is often said that "past is prologue." But, Mr. Ellison's "scofflaw" attitude is not in the distant past – it is ongoing. Accordingly, we should be rightly concerned that these ethical mis-steps will continue into the future. Clearly, the best way to prevent unethical behavior by politicians once in office is to seek the truth about their character now—before the election. And it is on this ground—on his character—that I find Keith Ellison unfit to represent Minnesota’s Fifth District in Congress.
With the choices that remain on the November 7th ballot, Independence Party candidate, Tammy Lee, is the only candidate that I feel can carry on Congressman Martin Sabo's legacy. I'm voting for Tammy Lee.
Kathleen Anderson
District Director for Congressman Martin Sabo
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October 18th, 2006 at 8:52 PM
Wow…. this is a stunning rebuke of Ellison. Well written, argued with precision.
But I doubt anyone will really give a rats hind quarters what Sabo’s office director has to say…
In sum, BFD.
October 18th, 2006 at 9:27 PM
I have been seeing, hearing, and reading more reasonable people come out for Tammy Lee. I must admit, I am considering her with scrutiny right now…
October 18th, 2006 at 9:34 PM
I bet Sabo will be endorsing Lee next week.
October 18th, 2006 at 9:38 PM
Knock it off Kyle
The question of the value of a district director’s endorsement was one I was going to raise. I defy anyone on here to name another congressional district director without first looking it up online.
October 18th, 2006 at 10:57 PM
When Mayors, city council people, and other good DFL loyalist (among others) all say they will be supporting Tammy Lee do you really think common citizens aren’t also coming to that conclusion. The 5th district is a liberal district, but in light of the candidate the DFL has put on the table, this district may very well choose the candidate of a party that is not the DFL. You can only push the envolope so far before you get burned. We shall see if the DFL made that fatal mistake here, every day it looks more and more like they did.
October 18th, 2006 at 11:28 PM
As i’ve said various times, there are not many Ellison signs in South Mpls. I see tons of Hatch and Amy signs ; i’ve seen yards with every sign up of a DFL candidate – except Ellison’s.
I don’t think Sabo wants his legacy in Congress as “Ellison’s the guy who replaced Sabo” Atleast , it’s appearing, that Sabo has some degree of sound judgment.
If Ellison does win (maybe because his friends in the hood will “encourage” people to go to the polls, it would be interesting to see if he makes it onto a intelligence committee seat. I wonder who the guy’s chief of staff might be? It will be like the chicken in the hen house! Will the women-staff wear burkas? Honestly, Southpark could have a winner with the guy.
October 19th, 2006 at 1:08 AM
Yep. Alan Fine better get ready to run again in a few years.
His special brand of hatred and xenophobia mixed liberally with absolutley no positions on any issues really started to take root. He is the best opportunity republicans will have in this district for years to come. Or, maybe Rod Grams will chose to again carpet bag his way into a district and run for this seat.
October 19th, 2006 at 1:21 AM
I have known Kathleen for many years. At least since the mid 80s. She has been a regular in DFL circles and is known to many people in the party. People like her can be bellwethers.
October 19th, 2006 at 5:35 AM
Sorry to keep channeling your comments Rover.
I hear that Sabo’s maid’s dog is thinking of endorsing Fine, soon though.
October 19th, 2006 at 9:42 AM
Yeah. I hear the dog was moved to vote by Fine’s press event to adopt a puppy for his kid earlier this year.
October 19th, 2006 at 11:30 AM
It is ironic to use the term “xenophobia” in defense of someone once affiliated with the Nation of Islam.
… carpet bag his way into a district and run …
Ooh! Someone mention the coming of Al Franken?
October 19th, 2006 at 6:50 PM
I’m sorry. Was Norm Coleman born here?
At least Franken grew up here.
October 19th, 2006 at 6:53 PM
xenophobia…..i’m impressed (wondering how many classes were given for dims to incorporate this scary word into their vocabulary.
July 1st, 2007 at 10:01 AM
[...] I get a kick out of this line from Ellison's spokesman "…nobody is above the law, not even the vice president." What about Ellison the "scofflaw"? Is he above the law? [...]
July 8th, 2007 at 12:48 AM
[...] Mr. Ellison is a fine person to talk about impeachment. Michael Brodkorb of Minnesota Democrats Exposed reported last fall that Kathleen Anderson, then the district director of former DFL Rep. Martin Sabo, endorsed Tammy Lee, the Independence Party candidate for MN-5, saying that Ellison was a scofflaw: The primary responsibility of any elected official is to make the laws. At the very least, our lawmakers should set a good example by obeying those laws. Is that asking too much? Apparently so, when it comes to Mr. Ellison. Time and again, he has demonstrated a scofflaw attitude. [...]
July 8th, 2007 at 12:49 AM
[...] Mr. Ellison is a fine person to talk about impeachment. Michael Brodkorb of Minnesota Democrats Exposed reported last fall that Kathleen Anderson, then the district director of former DFL Rep. Martin Sabo, endorsed Tammy Lee, the Independence Party candidate for MN-5, saying that Ellison was a scofflaw: The primary responsibility of any elected official is to make the laws. At the very least, our lawmakers should set a good example by obeying those laws. Is that asking too much? Apparently so, when it comes to Mr. Ellison. Time and again, he has demonstrated a scofflaw attitude. [...]
July 8th, 2007 at 1:04 AM
[...] Mr. Ellison is a fine person to talk about impeachment. Michael Brodkorb of Minnesota Democrats Exposed reported last fall that Kathleen Anderson, then the district director of former DFL Rep. Martin Sabo, endorsed Tammy Lee, the Independence Party candidate for MN-5, saying that Ellison was a scofflaw: The primary responsibility of any elected official is to make the laws. At the very least, our lawmakers should set a good example by obeying those laws. Is that asking too much? Apparently so, when it comes to Mr. Ellison. Time and again, he has demonstrated a scofflaw attitude. [...]
July 9th, 2007 at 8:49 AM
“Again, I can not know what leads Mr. Ellison to be so casual or cavalier about these matters.”
“But, Mr. Ellison’s “scofflaw” attitude is not in the distant past – it is ongoing.”
The answer is very simple. He is a Muslim. His religion teaches that Muslims are not held to the laws of the Infidels. One of the biggest mistakes made was allowing Ellison to take the oath of office on the Qu’ran. By doing this, he was given endorsemnt to ignor the laws of the infidels. The biggest mistake was electing a Muslim to office. Their devotion will always be to the laws of Islam. When faced with a decision of what will benefit America or Islam, they will always choose Islam.
June 26th, 2009 at 12:12 PM
[...] appears that Congressman “Scofflaw” is at it [...]