NDP-to choose Leader in March
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QUEBEC – Potential New Democratic Party leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair continued to play it cagey over the possibility of running but says he’s building a team to do in Canada what the NDP accomplished in Quebec.
And neither he nor some members of the Quebec caucus who seem to be leaning toward backing him appeared overly discouraged that the first candidate out of the gate, party president Brian Topp, has bagged the support of the highly respected former NDP leader Ed Broadbent.
Arriving for a meeting of the Quebec wing of the party, Mulcair was all smiles as he walked down the staircase surrounded by a number of MPs. His officials later said the throng around him was a coincidence.
Mulcair did not answer reporter’s questions – sticking to a statement indicating he’s still working and reflecting on a possible run.
But he again hinted strongly that the party would be making a mistake in not picking him given what was accomplished in the May 2 federal election which sent 59 Quebec MPs to the House of Commons.
And neither he nor some members of the Quebec caucus who seem to be leaning toward backing him appeared overly discouraged that the first candidate out of the gate, party president Brian Topp, has bagged the support of the highly respected former NDP leader Ed Broadbent.
Arriving for a meeting of the Quebec wing of the party, Mulcair was all smiles as he walked down the staircase surrounded by a number of MPs. His officials later said the throng around him was a coincidence.
Mulcair did not answer reporter’s questions – sticking to a statement indicating he’s still working and reflecting on a possible run.
But he again hinted strongly that the party would be making a mistake in not picking him given what was accomplished in the May 2 federal election which sent 59 Quebec MPs to the House of Commons.
That is where they have such a problem. Finding quality candidates.
Mostly they are passionate about freeloading on the rest of the country. Much like the dippers.
It was decided today when Ed Broadbent made his endorsement - He also picked Jack Layton. The decision is made.
Turmel to set rules for New Democrats seeking leadership
Interim Leader Nycole Turmel is expected today to order New Democrat MPs to give up their shadow cabinet posts if they decide to seek the party's permanent leadership.
She's also expected to lay down other rules for leadership contenders during a caucus retreat to plot strategy for Monday's resumption of Parliament.
Among those considering a leadership bid are some of the most prominent members of the NDP's front bench: deputy leader and House leader Thomas Mulcair, deputy leader and health critic Libby Davies, finance critic Peggy Nash, foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar, industry critic and caucus chairman Peter Julian and environment critic Megan Leslie.
CTV Montreal - Turmel to set rules for New Democrats seeking leadership - CTV News
Interim Leader Nycole Turmel is expected today to order New Democrat MPs to give up their shadow cabinet posts if they decide to seek the party's permanent leadership.
She's also expected to lay down other rules for leadership contenders during a caucus retreat to plot strategy for Monday's resumption of Parliament.
Among those considering a leadership bid are some of the most prominent members of the NDP's front bench: deputy leader and House leader Thomas Mulcair, deputy leader and health critic Libby Davies, finance critic Peggy Nash, foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar, industry critic and caucus chairman Peter Julian and environment critic Megan Leslie.
CTV Montreal - Turmel to set rules for New Democrats seeking leadership - CTV News
True enough, though that's not unique to any one party. That said, I'll always consider the local candidate regardless of his party affiliation. I'll admit I gravitate more towards independent candidates when they're available, but will still consider all local candidates on their own merits.
And there are no freeloading conservatives? When, in the English-language all-candidates' debate in the previous-to-last Federal election, Elizabeth May proposed allowing income-spliting across for all couples, Harper opposed it on the grounds that we could not afford it. May countered that with an increased carbon tax, it could be affordable. And if we consider that an increased gas tax would also be a more user-pay taxation system (i.e. the more you use the roads, the more tax you pay, and the less you use the roads, the less tax you pay), why would a so-called conservative prefer to defend a more universal tax and a less user-pay tax? My guess is it's because they want urbanites and country folk to subsidize their suburban drive to work?
Party affiliation really doesn't change a thing. Few vote on principle unfortuantely. Most vote fo whoever will benefit them materially, bottom line.
I am a card carrying member of the Conservative party, JLM............... have been one for years now. Before that it was the Reform Party of Canada. I figure that my membership gives me even more right to complain when the party isn't doing what I expect them to do. In addition to that , I get invited to all the neat Conservative parties and conventions. :smile:
I don't suppose those are all expense paid parties and conventions? It might be worth joining a party of they did that (don't really care which one -- nothing says I have to actually vote for a party I am a member of). If they all did it, I could join all 3.
Of course, I epxect they expect you to pay your own way + probably drop a few bills in the donation bucket.
Mulcair gains support for NDP leadership race
Four NDP MPs have come out in support of Thomas Mulcair in a leadership bid he hasn't actually declared yet.
At a two-day meeting with little news and few policy announcements, leadership quickly became the subject most people focused on.
The NDP's leadership nomination process officially began on Thursday.
Only Brian Topp, who is stepping down from his position as the party's president, has said he will run for the leadership. Several MPs say they are still considering whether they want to run, including Nathan Cullen, Libby Davies, Paul Dewar, Peter Julian, Thomas Mulcair and Peggy Nash. Pat Martin has also said he'll run if no other candidate is open to working with the Liberal Party, though he emphasized he's staying away from the word merger.
Heading into Thursday's morning session, Quebec MPs Robert Aubin, Jamie Nicholls and François Lapointe stopped to say they support Mulcair for leader and hope he'll declare his candidacy. "I'd like to encourage him to come out and declare because I think that there's a groundswell of support for him," Nicholls said.
Asked what constitutes a groundswell, Nicholls said he has "talked to a few people and they're ready to support Tom."
He said Mulcair did not ask him to declare his support.
Coming out of the morning meeting, Quebec MP Claude Patry also declared his support for Mulcair. Patry is a former union leader, potentially an important supporter for Mulcair, who leans to the right among NDP MPs.
His declared supporters so far, however, are much lower profile than Topp's biggest supporter, former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Mulcair said Tuesday he wouldn't make an official announcement about his candidacy until he had lined up his campaign team.
Turmel announced Wednesday rules requiring those with parliamentary or caucus functions to step down, although she left the deputy leader off the list of positions whose holders would have to give up their files during the race. That means high-profile critics, like foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar or finance critic Peggy Nash, would have to relinquish their titles while deputy leaders Mulcair and Davies could hang onto theirs.
At least two caucus members said they thought the deputy leaders were covered by that rule, leading to confusion as MPs left their morning meeting.
MPs, however, emphasized unity throughout interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, with officials saying they intend to focus on applying pressure to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government over the economy, and on outreach to hang onto supporters and win new ones.
Thursday's meetings are expected to wrap up by 4 p.m.
Mulcair gains support for NDP leadership race
Four NDP MPs have come out in support of Thomas Mulcair in a leadership bid he hasn't actually declared yet.
At a two-day meeting with little news and few policy announcements, leadership quickly became the subject most people focused on.
The NDP's leadership nomination process officially began on Thursday.
Only Brian Topp, who is stepping down from his position as the party's president, has said he will run for the leadership. Several MPs say they are still considering whether they want to run, including Nathan Cullen, Libby Davies, Paul Dewar, Peter Julian, Thomas Mulcair and Peggy Nash. Pat Martin has also said he'll run if no other candidate is open to working with the Liberal Party, though he emphasized he's staying away from the word merger.
Heading into Thursday's morning session, Quebec MPs Robert Aubin, Jamie Nicholls and François Lapointe stopped to say they support Mulcair for leader and hope he'll declare his candidacy. "I'd like to encourage him to come out and declare because I think that there's a groundswell of support for him," Nicholls said.
Asked what constitutes a groundswell, Nicholls said he has "talked to a few people and they're ready to support Tom."
He said Mulcair did not ask him to declare his support.
Coming out of the morning meeting, Quebec MP Claude Patry also declared his support for Mulcair. Patry is a former union leader, potentially an important supporter for Mulcair, who leans to the right among NDP MPs.
His declared supporters so far, however, are much lower profile than Topp's biggest supporter, former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Mulcair said Tuesday he wouldn't make an official announcement about his candidacy until he had lined up his campaign team.
Turmel announced Wednesday rules requiring those with parliamentary or caucus functions to step down, although she left the deputy leader off the list of positions whose holders would have to give up their files during the race. That means high-profile critics, like foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar or finance critic Peggy Nash, would have to relinquish their titles while deputy leaders Mulcair and Davies could hang onto theirs.
At least two caucus members said they thought the deputy leaders were covered by that rule, leading to confusion as MPs left their morning meeting.
MPs, however, emphasized unity throughout interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, with officials saying they intend to focus on applying pressure to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government over the economy, and on outreach to hang onto supporters and win new ones.
Thursday's meetings are expected to wrap up by 4 p.m.
Mulcair gains support for NDP leadership race
Harpers attentions are reserved for the stinking zionists and the idiot christian fundementalists, both of which he is passionate about promoting before and over the needs and wants of Canadians and free people of the world. Still I can understand entirely where one (normal) person would confuse his reservation for blanket chill, that is not the case, he just saves his ardor for some very evil people who can reward him far more than simple Canadian patriotism.The NDP ceased to be meaningful a long time ago they are entirely an appendage of the Canadian corporate system exactly the same as the other pretend political parties. fornicate the lot
These soft skinned poofters annually foisted on the Canadian voter as leaders and staunch upright commanders of honour and respect are bank flunkies pure and simple, internationalist scum, zionist sympathizers and thumb suckers.
I for one will not support the NDP or any other party who's leader comes from Quebec. History has shown that each and every PM, both Liberal and Conservative have spent their whole mandates thinking up new and better ways to funnel money into this undeserving province, who never seems to be satisfied regardless of who much they are given.He's probably the only one who can maintain Quebec in the next election, assuming anyone can. It definitely at the very least has to be someone bilingual-which means no Libby Davies.
Mulclair is delusional if he seriously thinks it was he and not Jack Layton who wooed the people of Quebec into voting for the NDP. This man has absolutely zero credibility or charisma. As for building a team across Canada to get Canadians to support the NDP, he is certainly the very last person in the world who could accomplish that feat. He's just old and arrogant, as well as being a bit narcissistic.
Topp backed by 2 more MPs
Brian Topp is building his support within the NDP caucus and announced Friday that two more MPs are backing him for leader of their party.
New Brunswick MP Yvon Godin and Quebec MP Alain Giguère announced their pick at a news conference with Topp on Parliament Hill. "I believe he will be a great leader," Godin said, adding that Topp was instrumental in helping the party's former leader Jack Layton build the party and propel it to Official Opposition status in the May 2 election. Layton died of cancer in August.
"He's got great experience across the country and he's a team worker and that's what I'm looking for," said Godin.
Giguère expressed doubt that Mulcair can broaden his appeal outside of Quebec. "I don't see the support," he told reporters.
Topp backed by 2 more MPs - Ottawa - CBC News
Brian Topp is building his support within the NDP caucus and announced Friday that two more MPs are backing him for leader of their party.
New Brunswick MP Yvon Godin and Quebec MP Alain Giguère announced their pick at a news conference with Topp on Parliament Hill. "I believe he will be a great leader," Godin said, adding that Topp was instrumental in helping the party's former leader Jack Layton build the party and propel it to Official Opposition status in the May 2 election. Layton died of cancer in August.
"He's got great experience across the country and he's a team worker and that's what I'm looking for," said Godin.
Giguère expressed doubt that Mulcair can broaden his appeal outside of Quebec. "I don't see the support," he told reporters.
Topp backed by 2 more MPs - Ottawa - CBC News
Brian Topp....let's see:
PROS;
Appears to be a competent back-room strategist.
Fluent in English and French.
Degree in real disciplines: History and Political Science.
CONS;
Never held a real job.
Architect of the seditious 2009 proposed ruling coalition with the Bloc.
Works for the union of actors etc ACTRA..........which means he is living in a fantasy world, x 2.
PREDICTION:
Best offered so far, if he wins, Harper will chew him up and spit him out.
Originally Posted by Colpy
Brian Topp....let's see:
CONS;
Architect of the seditious 2009 proposed ruling coalition with the Bloc.
Which nicely demonstrates why the NDP is doomed to never quite reach government.
The vast majority of the RoC don't see it that way. And the RoC is about to get another 30 seats.
Likewise the idiotic NDP non-stance that they will allow separation on a 50%+1 vote......which is not only stupid, but flies in the face of a Supreme Court decision.
The NDP needs to decide whether it is a national party with the best interests of Canada at heart..........or the head cheer-leader for those Quebecois that want to tear the nation to pieces.
They can't have it both ways, and the choice will cost them dearly, one way or the other.
