Migden Rigs Membership Seeking Milk Club EndorsementPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Oct. 23‚ 2007When it comes to winning a club endorsement, it’s all about making sure your supporters can vote. But for some politicians, it’s about disqualifying members who like your opponent. Supporters of State Senator Carole Migden are pushing to have the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club schedule an early endorsement vote in December, and tonight the Club will consider their proposal to decide who is eligible. Under this proposal, long-time members whose dues have lapsed would be disqualified – while East Bay lawyers who work for Migden’s spouse would be able to vote. And because the December vote would be at a “special meeting” – rather than a “general meeting” – Leno supporters who joined the Club in October and have strong ties with the community would be ineligible. Everyone expected the Leno-Migden Senate race to get contentious, but rigging the membership of a prominent political club is excessive. |