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March 02, 2004
| Minnesota Independents Have More Than a Candidate at Stake

In addition to voting on a presidential candidate, Minnesota Independents will also face the difficult choice of voting for…

A party mascot.

They’ve settled on seven options and given reasons for each:

  • A bison, which is described as a uniquely American animal that is a symbol of independence and perseverance.
  • A hawk, which observes from above the fray and has keen eyesight to “spot vermin that invariably expose themselves for an easy meal.”
  • A roaring lion, which as “the king of the jungle is also the king of political parties.”
  • A loon, Minnesota’s state bird.
  • A moose, which “has little to fear from other predators.”
  • A white buffalo, which symbolizes sacrifice, unity, harmony, balance and transition.
  • A wild boar, which is described as nimble, intelligent and complete with “a great sense of hearing that is missing in the political world.”

There are no early polls available for this vote, but word has it that the wild boar is the favorite.

We’ll keep you posted as soon as the early results start coming in.



Posted by Michele at March 2, 2004 08:26 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Loon would fit if Jessie “the body” was still the Gov, if Dean didn’t comit harri kari.

Given the current crop of [Dim]ocratic candates, I’m going with wild boar! And I want to vote more than once, does Minn have the touch screen system?

Posted by: cranial at March 2, 2004 09:13 AM

No Pike? In Minnesota? Something is amiss.

Posted by: jones at March 2, 2004 11:35 AM

I’m sure the reason pike wasn’t on the ballot was the whole Northern/Walleye controversy. There would have been blood in the streets.

I’m thinking Bullhead myself.

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