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Paul Ostrow: Ellison unfit for office

Minneapolis City Council member Paul Ostrow is the first candidate to openly criticize Keith Ellison's troubled background. In a news release, Ostrow criticized Ellison for not "fulfilling the basic obligations of a citizen" (pay his parking tickets, etc) and that he has demonstrated a clear disregard for the norms and expectations of society.

The news release continues:

"The key question for Rep. Ellison is this: Does he believe in the rule of law, and, if so, why doesn