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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul

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Your friend and Neighbor. Local Oaf. I work for Saura. I foster teeny little kittens. I love you.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 9d

I spent a lot of time writing about the Saint Paul election so I’m re-posting myself for the weekday crowd even if it’s gauche.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 10d

I de-facebook-ified it:
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2025 STP Mayoral Election Thoughts

Below is going to be the long version of my thoughts on the 2025 Mayoral Election here in God’s Greatest City: Saint Paul. Before I write a novel, if you trust me implicitly, here is the short version...

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 6h

What’s awesome about this review is that the guy doesn’t know he perfectly understood the play; but he did!

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 6h

After this batch I’ll have saved 46 of the little bastards.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 6h

Cuddle puddle

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 13h

This one is naughty and stinky.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 13h

I just love her.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 14h

Dolly Parton doing the “I lived bitch.” meme is really improving a Wednesday.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 15h

Link please.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 1d

Matt is right. Vote yes on admin cites. youtu.be/wyftZfy3-Bo

St Paul 2025 Election Roundup + City Question #1 (w/ Matt Privratsky)

YouTube video by Wedge LIVE!

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

If you made it this far here’s a pic of my fattest kitten pooping. He is singing while he does it. His name is Bulldozer.

A guinea pig? (Unclear) pooping in a litter box.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Republican Mike, don't hire me. I was always shit at driving plow and spent too much time dicking around with the hydraulics. I am pretty good with a shovel though.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Also this was Republican Mike's strongest appearance. I think I would like working for his landscaping and plowing business but hate working for him as mayor.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

God Speed Redditors!

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

If you didn't like my posts and feel like I was unfair I just want to be super clear that yes, I have a preference. I like Melvin Carter and did write 2000 words explaining why. leaflet.pub/c44e9235-1f9...

2025 STP Mayoral Election Thoughts

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

This is a town with a rich history of candidates running who have a snowball's chance!

I think Rep Her would be better served to settle on the issue as a lot of people use it as a heuristic despite its lack of salience, but I am not her!

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

BV cooks.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Wow I live tweeted a public forum like I was still 30 years old! What nostalgia! I feel like I was a lot nicer than I was back in the day this time!

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

He did great!

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Tane reminding us about Ranked choice voting, notes we can rank everyone because we get 6 RCV choices! Tane explains RCV eloquently. Thanks audience, thanks sponsors. Notes there will be a meet and greet after it wraps. Urges you to vote. (Editorial: Please vote!)

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Yan Chen talking about making complex problems simple. Says she sees so much potential in Saint Paul (editorial: me too!). Wants your life to much more affordable (editorial: me too!) Wants to unlock opportunities for younger generations. (editorial: me too!)

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Melvin touting his bonafides getting the city through some of the most buck wild times we've ever lived in. Thanks organizers and attendees.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

He looks good in a bow tie!

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Adam Dullinger next. Touts his urban design bonafides as an engineer. Wants to invest wisely and efficiently. Talks about bike infrastructure for kids and freedom of movement."

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Rep Her next. Confirms her earlier comment about tightening belts and eliminating redundant services. Says she's the only candidate who's made laws, which does forget that Melvin was a Councilmember.

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Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · 2d

Closing statements.

Republican Mike wants to lower taxes. "Keep electing the same people, keep getting the same results." Classic reddit line! Thinks a business person is the right person to fix the city. Gonna cut services but weirdly "not for everybody!"

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