Michael V. Ciresi: What makes a candidate qualified? Well ...
Former U.S. Senate candidate Michael Ciresi wrote this rebuttal in response to a recent editorial from Larry Jacobs about candidate qualifications.
Contrary to Jacobs, I believe that our country would be better served and would not be in the condition it is in if we elected individuals from a variety of backgrounds, not just those who have held political office. The richness of diversity of our people and the complexity of our economy and the world we live in require it.
Star Tribune
March 20, 2008
