Irene, all due respect, but I completely disagree with you.

I want to hear all of the real facts about each candidate's record. The state controlled media is never going to tell us the real facts about Democrat candidates. Did Barack Hussein Obama tell us about his racist pastor, Rev. Wright? Did the state controlled media tell us that Barack Hussein Obama started his political career in the living room of the avowed domestic terrorist, William Ayers? Did any of the local media tell us about Mark Dayton's secret family trust fund in South Dakota? Did the DFL tell us that? Nope.

As long as the information is truthful, I want all of the facts.

For years, I've been frustrated by the double standard that if you tell the truth about a Democrat, you're accused of negative campaigning. If the DFL makes up lies about the GOP candidate, that is never labeled as negative campaigning by the government/media complex. Go figure.

It's interesting that Irene does not also condemn the negative literature being put out by Selcer, and those who back her, against Stensrud or the libel the McKendry campaign has asserted against Sen. David Hann bothonline and in print. Loyal only to candidates? Never put your faith in men, they will always disappoint you. I am loyal to my values and my principles. I allow them to decide which candidate I will support.

And as for negativity, that is in the eye of the beholder. Daryl's comments are spot on about calling facts against your candidate 'negative.' This, and the lack of equal disgust with DFL negativity, shows that Irene isn't loyal to people so much as party and ideology.

Finally, if Irene thinks the campaign content this year is terrible, it's fortunate for her she can't remember any other campaign. The 'negativity' has been FAR worse in previous campaigns in our nation's history with personal attacks against candidates, their spouses and their families, etc.

Grow up, Irene. Deciding who will serve us in government is the most important duty we have as citizens. If you can't stand the heat of citizenship, then it's time for you to turn in your passport and go..... oh, that's right. It's the same EVERYWHERE. Nevermind.

Is anybody else sick of having to look at Barack Hussein Obama and/or his vacation-happy wife's photos every single time you sign onto this site?

Good grief.

Actually, Rene, most people enjoy reading the real truth. Most people enjoy being educated by my posts. It's not my fault that I happen to be better informed and see things more clearly than most other people. In fact, every blog on which I post usually has more hits and more participation than ever before.

If my posts bother you, that is too bad. Just don't read them.

actually (SIC), if it wasn't for negative campaigning, the Dems. wouldn't have anything to say, substative or not.

forgot the "n"

Negative does mean untruthful in this case.

wrong....again

Another thought....

Who is vetting Selcer in her bid for state rep? Is everyone just taking her, inconsistent, word for it? What experiences gave her the ability to find the complex financial issues in Hopkins school dist??? WHERE did she teach? WHAT businesses did she work for? WHAT did she do for said businesses? Every business, whether they be a FORTUNE 500 corps to small business hire a wide range of employees from mail room to,board room. Who is vetting Selcer????

Kirk Stensrud Has been vetted over and over. Do you really think that the DFL would leave any stone unturned? He knocked Maria Rudd off her thrown. They didn't go down without a fight. We know where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, what he did and what business he owns. It would be completely irresponsible for somebody to take a candidate's word for it. Perhaps the real Sekcer should step forward for his place at the debate??? All I'm asking is where did she teach? What business did she run? Where was she a sales executive? Where is her teaching certificate from? She's made all kinds of claims about her past, but has offered no FACTS.

P.M., just ignore Rene. She's a liberal hack with a bad attitude because her candidates are going down in flames this year.

As usual, liberals want a pass when it comes to their qualifications and experience. At the same time, they want every piece of dirt on their opponent down to whether he was reprimanded for throwing a spitball in third grade. Good grief.

The argument is won when the other side dissolves into insults. All I ask is for the Sekcer campaign is answer some questions about her reported background. Voters deserve to know WHAT her experience is. If they don't think it's important, the answer should be even more clear who the competent one is to represent them in St. Paul.

The headline of this letter is someone that is disgusted by negative campaigning. You know what?

I am disgusted by fraudulent candidates. Yvonne Selcer needs to stop adjusting her resume and tell the truth about her alleged work experience. More importantly, the media needs to dig into her history and publish the real facts so that the voters have full disclosure before we cast our votes.

Did you hear that, Patch? Can you get a reporter on this?

DF. exactly my point. WHY isn't the local media ASKING? As usual they let a DFL candiate get by on their word and demand full tox screens for Repubs. Double standards?

Thanks for proving my point Mr.Truth. Win for the good guys. Lets hope Selcer has her resume finalized by debate time.

It's about time that Selcer came clean about her record. Where is 60 Minutes? Why doesn't some enterprising local reporter do some digging? Why don't they ambush her with a camera at her campaign office and ask her pointed questions?

If a GOP candidate was accused of resume fraud, they'd have 15 media trucks parked on that candidate's front lawn at 3 a.m. ready to confront him/her. Why does this broad get a pass?

OK, Irene... Have you tallied who has put more negative stuff in your mailbox? We get both parties lit and it is hands DOWN the DFL. They sum it up: David Haan hates women and wants them to die of cancer and Kirk Stensrud is a special interest stooge who wants employees jobless and CEOs rich (how the hell does THAT work?!?) We just got the one with Kirk in a chef's hat eating CEO spaghetti. You seriously contrast this to the info the GOP mailed? Seriously?!? This **** is childish and it's going to backfire big time. Selcer, McKendry, and their SPECIAL INTERESTS are toast. Say good night, Gracie.

And I love the "Republicans support Seltzer" - Arne Carlson? Nice try. He's about as Republican as the editorial staff at Mother Jones.