Yale Daily News

bravo, mike! great piece.

I thank God that you're not running in my ward.

Blasphemy!

Is anyone buying this? I mean, it's a fine explanation, but given way too late in the process to be believable. Let's recap: First, Jones is passionately opposed to the ID card; then when asked about it he deletes the web page and says he's for it, but gives a nonsensical explanation for why; then it takes an editorial from the YDN to make him clarify his position. This is not leadership.

This would at least be more excusable if it were in the service of a higher purpose, but the worst thing is, it doesn't seem to be. What city issue is Jones passionate about that excuses a little obfuscation on other issues? So far I haven't heard a single concrete proposal. He seems to be doing this just for the prize, and that's simply wrong, especially in a city with so many needs.

Somebody else, please run against Mike Jones. This would be a perfect time to jump into the ring.

His webpage has not been deleted, and it only took him two days to respond.

What exactly are you talking about?

Do you have your own agenda?

Your recap leaves out some crucial information.

1. This isn't late in the process. This letter appeared the day after the editorial.

2. Jones was opposed to the ID Card in high school. You changed your mind on anything between now and then?

3. The web page is actually still up, if you visit his blog (michaelbjones.blogspot.com).

4. You don't know what questions they asked him. These are student journalists. His response may not have been nonsensical, you haven't seen the transcript of the interview.

Mike has taken no leadership on any of these issues for the last two years he's been on campus. It's not about the ID card--he's allowed to change his mind, even with this shallow justification--but his whole campaign, despite having like 20 kids involved with fancy titles, has come out with no substantive policy goals beyond vague ideas that appeal to different constituencies whose support Mike needs. Once he becomes Alderman, I'm certain he'll do nothing but continue to self-promote.

I'll elaborate on the access to bank issue mentioned by Jones. Yes, illegals are often crime victims and because of lack of access to the bank system they may be targeted more as they may be stereotypically presumed by crime-minded people to be carrying cash. But also what we hear is that the undocumented victims are reluctant to call the cops because of their status, so that with the ID cards they will be more comfortable in reporting crime. Plus, there are some who function as private bankers/loan sharks, also problematic.

Well....Shameless self promoting - Is waaay more than what Alder Plattus has done in her tenure
Furthermore .. Flip flopping on the issues usually takes place AFTER the election and swearing in..
This Mr.Jones cockiness and arrogance is coinciding with the check from the democratic town committee

People who have issues with the Yale Dems should settle them with the Yale Dems- not thwart Mike Jones' campaign.

People who have issues with Mike Jones' policies should address them directly with him.

In general, Mike is a nice guy who is genuinely concerned about New Haven and Yalies' lack of interaction with them.
And ambitious? Yes, he is; but who isn't? Plus, you need ambition to have vision.

Mike Jones for President!

Any measures designed to make life easier for criminal aliens have the undesireable effect of making illegal immigration a more desireable activity, encouraging more of it to happen and further burdening our country with its nasty side effects. That is why projects like the Elm City card are dangerous. If criminal aliens are such an easy target for other criminals - too bad - maybe they should stick to their home countries where they can open bank accounts at will.