does anyone think Rejean Bellemare's entrance into the Repentigny nomination process had something to do with Larose's floor-crossing?
I wonder how long it will take for the Cons or Libs to jump on this.
Federal NDP Candidates 2015
Tue, 2014-10-21 13:27
#102
Tue, 2014-10-21 13:36
#103
Larose was known to be one of the very dimmest bulbs in the NDP caucius and the fact that two people were already organizing to win the nomination from him speaks volumes. As for this bizarre new party - it doesn't exactly seem to have to any "unique selling proposition" - it sounds like kind of a party in name only for a few misfits in the House - its supposed to kinda, sorta be sovereignist - but not to the extent that the BQ is and its supposed to "defend the interests of the so-called 'regions of Quebec'" and its supposed to be against party leaders having any control over how members vote or express themselves...does that mean staunch federalists are welcome too? Maybe the CPC dissident Brent Rathgeber can join in as well - all he wants is to be able to speak his mind with no control from the PMO and he wants to defend the interests of his region - the oil patch! Birds of a feather flock together
Its worth noting that the BQ has about a million dollars worth of per vote subsidy accumulated over the last three years and that is all under the complete control of Mario Beaulieu...this new party has no money whatsoever. I will be surprised if they get more than 1% of the vote across the province...Option Nationale barely got 1% provincially and they had more of an explicit "raison d'etre" than this vanity project masquerading as a party.
Tue, 2014-10-21 13:51
#104
Or maybe they have ambitions involving principle rather than just personal privilege and power?
If he had ambitions involving principle he would resign his seat and stand in a byelection. That was a principle that Jack Layton had supported and all of his candidates ran on.
Tue, 2014-10-21 23:53
#105
Pierre Ducasse's decision to contest the NDP nomination in Manicouagan (discussed upthread) against the NDP incumbent MP has apparently hit a bump in the road, according to the Journal de Mtl.... a sooner-than-expected (by Ducasse) date set for the nomination meeting.
http://m.journaldemontreal.com/2014/10/15/pierre-ducasse-desavantage-dans-manicouagan
Wed, 2014-10-22 00:00
#106
Kewl! By-the-way, is he a carperbagger? Just askin"
Wed, 2014-10-22 00:41
#107
That seems a little harsh. I believe the term carpet-bagger is used for those who really do come from away. And Pierre is originally from Sept-Iles and ran in Manicouagan for the NDP three times through 'the lean years', before he moved south. Just his bad luck for sitting out the year of the Orange Wave, I guess.
Wed, 2014-10-22 13:18
#108
benhart
MP Jonathan Genest-Jourdain is set to be acclaimed for the NDP nomination in the riding of Manicouagan for the 2015 General Election. This news comes after Pierre Ducasse withdrew his name for consideration claiming the party failed to accommodate his late entry into the nomination race by postponing the Nov.6 nomination date. This isn't how I wanted Pierre Ducasse to lose the nomination but all the same, I thought that his entry into this nomination was cynical for 3 reasons.
- He choose to run in Hull–Aylmer in 2008 and could have tried for the nod there in 2011 but he didn't
- He choose to challenge 1 of only 2 NDP aboriginal MP's after the party had already achived success in Manicouagan when he could have tried for the nod in 2011
- Because of boundary change's Argenteuil–Papineau–Mirabel was split into 2 riding's Mirabel and Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation and Myléne Freeman has already been acclaimed as the NDP candidate in Mirabel which leaves Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation open and this riding takes in a good portion of the Outaouais and the city of Gatineau where he lives and could have tried for the nomination.
Link Posted Below
Wed, 2014-10-22 16:46
#109
IT'S too bad Pierre didn't position himself in 2011. He is a good guy, has worked hard on the party's behalf, and would make a great MP.
Wed, 2014-10-22 17:07
#110
Well, in 2011 Nicole Turmel was identified as a *star* candidate for Hull-Aylmer (his + my riding), so that nomination was not really a viable option for Pierre.
And like the rest of us, he probably just didn't see the wave coming, so did not put himself up to be a sacrificial candidate (yet again) somewhere else. Pity, as you say. Hindsight is 20:20.
Wed, 2014-10-22 20:56
#111
benhart
MP Pierre Dionne Labelle was acclaimed as the NDP 2015 General Election cadidate for Rivière-du-Nord on Oct.16 Link Posted Below
Thu, 2014-10-23 14:30
#112
MP Jonathan Genest-Jourdain is set to be acclaimed for the NDP nomination in the riding of Manicouagan for the 2015 General Election. This news comes after Pierre Ducasse withdrew his name for consideration claiming the party failed to accommodate his late entry into the nomination race by postponing the Nov.6 nomination date. This isn't how I wanted Pierre Ducasse to lose the nomination but all the same, I thought that his entry into this nomination was cynical for 3 reasons.
- He choose to run in Hull–Aylmer in 2008 and could have tried for the nod there in 2011 but he didn't
- He choose to challenge 1 of only 2 NDP aboriginal MP's after the party had already achived success in Manicouagan when he could have tried for the nod in 2011
- Because of boundary change's Argenteuil–Papineau–Mirabel was split into 2 riding's Mirabel and Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation and Myléne Freeman has already been acclaimed as the NDP candidate in Mirabel which leaves Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation open and this riding takes in a good portion of the Outaouais and the city of Gatineau where he lives and could have tried for the nomination.
Link Posted Below
Has Pierre Ducasse burned too many bridges to run in Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation after the Manicouagan nomination?
Thu, 2014-10-23 15:36
#113
Well, in 2011 Nicole Turmel was identified as a *star* candidate for Hull-Aylmer (his + my riding), so that nomination was not really a viable option for Pierre.
My understanding was that Ducasse opted not to run in 2011 because his wife had just had a baby and he was too busy with the new born.
Thu, 2014-10-23 23:00
#114
« Je voulais monter une bonne organisation pour que le NPD conserve ce siège, et je voulais également offrir à la Côte-Nord un député rassembleur », a-t-il fait valoir.
What's he alluding to here?
Fri, 2014-10-24 00:29
#115
In a nutshell, I do not know. The intent of Ducasse's phrase is that he would be an MP capable of bringing people together - with the implied criticism of Genest-Jordain that he is somehow a divisive figure - or at least someone unable to build coalitions - in the constituency.
I am not sure if there are some specific local issues or dynamics at play here. The only time I recall hearing of G-J over the past 3 years (other than some stuff yesterday about the lock-down/evacuation of MPs) - he was being called "the NDP's Rob Anders"on Twitter, after being caught on film dozing and coiffing in the House behind the NDP speaker. But maybe there is something more substantive ...
Sat, 2014-10-25 20:05
#116
With Judy W.L. losing her latest bid for the job as Mayor of Winnipeg, I'm wondering if she might be thinking of returning to federal politics to win back Winnipeg North Centre from Lamouroux.
Has anyone heard anything about this as a possibility?
Sat, 2014-10-25 20:42
#117
With Judy W.L. losing her latest bid for the job as Mayor of Winnipeg, I'm wondering if she might be thinking of returning to federal politics to win back Winnipeg North Centre from Lamouroux.
Has anyone heard anything about this as a possibility?
The same could be said about Olivia Chow in either Spadina-Fort York or University-Rosedale? (I support her but unfortunately it doesn't look good for her)
Sat, 2014-10-25 23:18
#118
Arthur Cramer
With Judy W.L. losing her latest bid for the job as Mayor of Winnipeg, I'm wondering if she might be thinking of returning to federal politics to win back Winnipeg North Centre from Lamouroux.
Has anyone heard anything about this as a possibility?
Won't happen. She'd lose too. Lamoureux can't be taken down easily. They have to find the right candidate and Judy isn't it.
Sun, 2014-10-26 02:40
#119
With Judy W.L. losing her latest bid for the job as Mayor of Winnipeg, I'm wondering if she might be thinking of returning to federal politics to win back Winnipeg North Centre from Lamouroux.
Has anyone heard anything about this as a possibility?
Won't happen. She'd lose too. Lamoureux can't be taken down easily. They have to find the right candidate and Judy isn't it.
I agree. It would only play into the career politician frame that her opponents successfully used against her in the mayoral race.
It's not looking good in Manitoba. The Liberals have snagged soon-to-be former left-wing councillor Dan Vandal to run in the next federal election. Consequently, not only was Judy the annointed NDP candidate for mayor, but from what I know, the only non-incumbent NDP people who have been nominated for the elections have the last name "Blaikie." If this is the best we can do, we're in trouble.
Mon, 2014-10-27 18:44
#120
On wikipedia it says that Ève Péclet has been nominated as the NDP candidate for La Pointe-de-l'Île in the next election although there is no link to proof of it.
Mon, 2014-10-27 21:20
#121
benhart
Municipal Councillor of Lac-Simon QC Chantal Crête is running for the NDP nomination in Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation Link Posted Below
Mon, 2014-10-27 23:02
#122
benhart
Marc Spooner Past NDP candidate for Wascana who was running for the nomination again has decided not to seek the nomination after all. His reasons posted in the link below.
Thu, 2014-10-30 12:31
#123
I guess its just as well that Jian Ghomeshi didn't throw his hat in the ring to run for the NDP nomination in Trinity-Spadina last spring!
Fri, 2014-10-31 14:45
#124
Tony Walsh is running for the nomination in Chatham-Kent-Leamington which will take place on Nov. 1. Brian Masse will be speaking at the nomination meeting.
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2014/10/26/walsh-set-to-represent-ndp-fed...
Sat, 2014-11-01 19:07
#125
benhart
Tony Walsh has been acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the riding of Chatham-Kent–Leamington for the 2015 General Election
MP Malcolm Allen has been acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the riding of Niagara Centre for the 2015 General Election
MP Mathieu Ravignat has been acclaimed as the NDP candidate for the riding of Pontiac for the 2015 General Election
Mon, 2014-11-03 02:18
#126
I guess its just as well that Jian Ghomeshi didn't throw his hat in the ring to run for the NDP nomination in Trinity-Spadina last spring!
Was Ghomeshi rumoured to be a candidate? 
Mon, 2014-11-03 03:55
#127
I guess its just as well that Jian Ghomeshi didn't throw his hat in the ring to run for the NDP nomination in Trinity-Spadina last spring!
Was Ghomeshi rumoured to be a candidate?
No
Mon, 2014-11-03 16:45
#128
I guess its just as well that Jian Ghomeshi didn't throw his hat in the ring to run for the NDP nomination in Trinity-Spadina last spring!
Was Ghomeshi rumoured to be a candidate?
No
There was discussion by some Rabblers of the idea of a Gomeshi candidacy in this thread:
Mon, 2014-11-03 17:40
#129
I see.
Just as well he never became a candidate - for any party.
One of the reasons he was probably mentioned by some NDP supporters is because he had an image of being cultured, artistic, progressive, etc. That's probably also why a lot of women found him intelligent and went on dates with him.
Turns out he isn't progressive at all. Very regressive views on women, in fact - to put it mildly.
Mon, 2014-11-03 19:27
#130
Jian Ghomeshi lives in Beaches-East York, before that he was in Toronto Center. Way before that he was in Parkdale-High Park
Speaking of which former MP for that area Gerard Kennedy has declined to take on Peggy Nash for round three. He has officially taken a pass as the Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park.
Mon, 2014-11-03 19:33
#131
Jian Ghomeshi lives in Beaches-East York, before that he was in Toronto Center. Way before that he was in Parkdale-High Park
Speaking of which former MP for that area Gerard Kennedy has declined to take on Peggy Nash for round three. He has officially taken a pass as the Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park.
Do you have a link to prove it?
I'm not attacking you, I would just like to know
Mon, 2014-11-03 19:41
#132
Jian Ghomeshi lives in Beaches-East York, before that he was in Toronto Center. Way before that he was in Parkdale-High Park
Speaking of which former MP for that area Gerard Kennedy has declined to take on Peggy Nash for round three. He has officially taken a pass as the Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park.
Do you have a link to prove it?
I'm not attacking you, I would just like to know
For which sentence?
Mon, 2014-11-03 19:45
#133
Terry Towel is correct. Gerard Kennedy is taking a break from politics, and will not be running in Parkdale-High Park next time.
A new Liberal candidate was chosen in that riding last night.
Mon, 2014-11-03 19:54
#134
NS
Is Linda McQuiag running again this time? Second time a charm? Like last time, harder to unseat a liberal or run in a liberal safe seat.
Mon, 2014-11-03 20:52
#135
Jian Ghomeshi lives in Beaches-East York, before that he was in Toronto Center. Way before that he was in Parkdale-High Park
Speaking of which former MP for that area Gerard Kennedy has declined to take on Peggy Nash for round three. He has officially taken a pass as the Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park.
Do you have a link to prove it?
I'm not attacking you, I would just like to know
For which sentence?
Debator answered my question
Tue, 2014-11-04 10:24
#136
benhart
MP Ryan Cleary will be acclaimed as the NDP candidate in the riding of St. John's South–Mount Pearl on Nov.17 for the 2015 General Election.
Tue, 2014-11-04 10:32
#137
MP Ryan Cleary will be acclaimed as the NDP candidate in the riding of St. John's South–Mount Pearl on Nov.17 for the 2015 General Election.
So it will be Ryan Cleary vs. Seamus O'Regan. Could be the most interesting race in Newfoundland next time. 
Tue, 2014-11-04 10:34
#138
Debator answered my question
The new Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park is human rights lawyer Arif Virani.
Tue, 2014-11-04 10:50
#139
Arthur Cramer
Isn't this a thread about NDP candidates?
Tue, 2014-11-04 10:55
#140
Parkdale-High Park i shaping up to be one of the safest NDP seats in Canada.
It went Orange in the provncial election, and overwhelming voted for Olivia Chow for mayor.
Peggy Nash is in for an easy victory in that riding.
Tue, 2014-11-04 11:51
#141
Cheri Di Novo barely won in Parkdale-High Park in June, despite the fact that her opponent was a low-profile Liberal.
I would agree that Peggy Nash will have the edge by virtue of incumbency and name recognition since her new Liberal opponent won't be as well-known as Gerard Kennedy.
But remember that the reason Nash won in 2011 is because of the Layton wave and the Ignatieff collapse. Now the Liberals are way up in Ontario under Trudeau from where they were in 2011, and Mulcair's NDP is in 3rd place. So while I think she's in decent shape for now, she won't necessarily be as solid in 2015 as she was in 2011.
Tue, 2014-11-04 12:06
#142
Debater, disingenuous as ever, describes PHP Liberal candidate Arif Virani as a "human rights lawyer". He is in fact a Crown prosecutor whose job is to limit the scope of the Charter of Rights in order to secure convictions and advance the power of the state.
Tue, 2014-11-04 12:26
#143
I'm shocked that the Liberals are running such a low profile candidate in Parkdale-High Park. I assumed Kennedy would run again in a grudge match against Peggy Nash - but then when he decided not too, I figured the Liberals would plunk in someone who could at least claim to be a star candidate. Instead - just an unknown crown persecutor...and he's not even from any of the larger ethnic communities in that riding.
Tue, 2014-11-04 12:43
#144
Speaking of which former MP for that area Gerard Kennedy has declined to take on Peggy Nash for round three. He has officially taken a pass as the Liberal candidate for Parkdale-High Park.
That's a surprise. My local Liberal source said it was a near guarantee Kennedy would run again. This is good news for Peggy.
I'm shocked that the Liberals are running such a low profile candidate in Parkdale-High Park.
Agreed, their slate looks weak in P-HP. They have similarly low profile nominees in York South-Weston and Davenport - both NDP takeaways in 2011.
Tue, 2014-11-04 12:50
#145
Arthur Cramer
So this gives us a view of the LPC upcoming campaign, Jack's dead (blessed be his memory), and our leader is G-d. Pathetic.
Tue, 2014-11-04 13:40
#146
Agreed, their slate looks weak in P-HP. They have similarly low profile nominees in York South-Weston and Davenport - both NDP takeaways in 2011.
Who are they running in those ridings?
Tue, 2014-11-04 14:01
#147
Agreed, their slate looks weak in P-HP. They have similarly low profile nominees in York South-Weston and Davenport - both NDP takeaways in 2011.
Who are they running in those ridings?
I don't think LPC has candidates nominated yet in Davenport or York South-Weston.
As you know, Ontario is going to have more ridings than ever in 2015, an additional 15, and so all the parties have lots of nominations left to do in Ontario.
So far the Liberals are doing a lot of nominations in the Ontario suburbs and the 905, which will be the big battleground in 2015. That's Harper's core area of strength in Ontario, and what will determine the outcome for him in 2015. That's why he's trying to target the tax cuts and income-splitting to voters in the Ontario suburbs.
Anyway, here's the updated list of Liberal candidates. This might help answer your questions about who has been nominated so far:
Tue, 2014-11-04 14:47
#148
Arthur Cramer
Again, why are we discussing Lib nominations in this thread. Aside from the fact I don't care who the Libs run, there already is a Lib thread for this, Why can't this discussion of LPC Corproatist Lackey Candidates clows be take there? Given as well what some have posted here, because the Libs have Trudeau, it doesn't matter who the NDP nominates because the NDP candidates, like Peggy Nash are going to get clobbered, according to those posters. So why even bother discussing the Libs here? I don't care who the Libs pick; they'll do whatever the hell Bay Steet tells them to do, That is the ONLY requirement, cxompliance to Corporatists, one needs to run as a Liberal.
Tue, 2014-11-04 16:02
#149
Here is the Pundit's Guide link to the list of NDP nominated candidates per riding:
http://www.punditsguide.ca/parties/?party=4&elec_event=43&pane=1
Wed, 2014-11-05 08:09
#150
An intriguing tweet:
Regarding Mulcair / Howard Hampton announcement, I wonder if Tom has also managed to recruit Howie to run against Greg Rickford in Kenora?
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Wed, 2014-11-05 11:34
#151
An intriguing tweet:
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Regarding Mulcair / Howard Hampton announcement, I wonder if Tom has also managed to recruit Howie to run against Greg Rickford in Kenora?
So far it appears he's just been hired on as a [url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/howard-hampton-to-advise-federal-ndp-on-... advisor to the Party regarding the "Ring of Fire" development project[/url]. However I wouldn't be shocked to see him run. His old base in Rainy River is located in John Rafferty's riding now, but he could run against Rickford in Kenora or conceivably against Bruce Hyer in Thunder Bay-Superior North.