Only one farmer in the MN delegation

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Great post.

These so called Social Religious issues were used as wedge issues in the late 70's by the Rethugs. Mention none other Allen Quist and his organizing of the Rural Counties in South Central Minny. His most favorite platform was the Lutheran Church. And he and his Cabel worked it to no end. Traveled southen Minny during time frame,calling on Business and Industry,and one could see the change to a fear and distrust of those Liberal Twin City people. Got to remember,all these Rural areas had nothing to offer their children as far as job security other than Farming. And with the foreclosures that were happening,the communities bought into these false promises and when you continues to blame the Straw Man for your problems,well you see the results.