Political Atmosphere Ripe For Democratic Victory, But Many Fear Loss

The Quinnipiac University poll released this week shows an atmosphere in which Democratic candidates should thrive. The results of four questions from the poll are clear signs that Minnesotans want change.

The poll asked "Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President?" 70 percent if Minnesotans disapprove of the President. The poll asked "In general, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in the nation today? Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied?" Nearly 80 percent of Minnesotans are dissatisfied with the way things are going. The Poll asked "Do you think going to war with Iraq was the right thing for the United States to do or the wrong thing?" 61 percent of Minnesotans think going to war the wrong thing to do. The Poll asked "Which best describes your family's financial situation - Getting ahead, falling behind or holding steady?" Only 15 percent of Minnesotans said things were going well.

Norm Coleman has been a close ally of President Bush. Norm Coleman is in a large part responsible for putting this country in the wrong direction. Norm Coleman recently said that going to war in Iraq was the right decision. Norm Coleman is in a large part responsible for the economic downturn we find ourselves in.

Even with such a Democratic-favored political atmosphere, Democrats find themselves down 10 points is the Senate race. This can cannot be attributed to a liking of Norm Coleman, but to a disliking of Al Franken. This is a serious problem for the DFL. Norm Coleman should be the underdog on the defensive this election season, but it appears that he is headed for victory. The current Democratic Senate candidate is a drag on all DFL candidates this year. Unless a new candidate comes forward, Minnesotans will be forced to reelect Norm Coleman.

If Mike Ciresi enters the DFL Primary and thoroughly campaigns across this state, Minnesotans will rush to him as an alternative to the worthless Coleman and divisive Franken. On September 9, If Ciresi has entered the race, he will come forward as the leading candidate to defeat Norm Coleman.