Why do two candidates, neither of whom's district is remotely close to the Range, and who likely couldn't tell you where it begins or ends, think it's important to have a stand on mining? Frank Jewell's opponent, in a County Commisoner District that is mostly the central hillside of Duluth, listed this as one of his important issues. In another race for Minnesota House District 7A, the Republican candidate, whose politics are the usual right-wing, paranoia filled views, also lists mining as an important issue, this in a district consisting of East Duluth and its surrounding area.
Why?
While these stands align with Republican and right wing tendencies, this doesn't truly satisfy as an explanation, especially for such local races? It is doubtful hordes of citizens in either district are storming the ramparts for a project nearly 100 miles away with an impact destined more for downstream pollution than of any economic benefit. So why?
Who is funding them, and what do they want in return?
Who is backing them?
Why?
While these stands align with Republican and right wing tendencies, this doesn't truly satisfy as an explanation, especially for such local races? It is doubtful hordes of citizens in either district are storming the ramparts for a project nearly 100 miles away with an impact destined more for downstream pollution than of any economic benefit. So why?
Who is funding them, and what do they want in return?
Who is backing them?
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