sir_springer Posted March 14, 2004 Report Posted March 14, 2004 Belinda's campaign gets big lift By MICHELLE MARK, Calgary Sun BANFF, ALTA. -- He stopped short of endorsing her, but Reform party founder Preston Manning lent his support to Belinda Stronach during a campaign stop in Banff yesterday. "(Belinda) is as experienced as anyone on international matters," Manning said. "It's not academic, she's been there and I think she has a lot of strength to contribute. It's up to Canadians to decide if they're ready for a house cleaning -- I personally think they are." In her speech to more than 100 party supporters at the Banff Springs Hotel, Stronach expressed her thanks to Manning for his contribution to democratic reform. "I'm very inspired by what you stood for and all the work that you've done to promote that," she said. "You've been a trailblazer for this country and for that you should be truly commended." POLITICAL 'INTEGRITY' Stronach, who is battling Stephen Harper and Tony Clement for the party's leadership, also said political "integrity" has become a bigger issue in light of the Adscam scandal plaguing the Liberals. "Paul Martin wants to believe he was a stowaway on the good ship Chretien when in fact he was its first mate," she said. Stronach said the new Conservative party "has the potential to dramatically change the political landscape in Canada." But she said the party must win seats east of Manitoba. "I am the only candidate that can win Ontario, win Quebec, win Atlantic Canada and win out west." Quote
Pellaken Posted March 14, 2004 Report Posted March 14, 2004 yea, and jimmy carter did not endorse dean either way, an endorsement is only as good as the coverage it gets, and this one, just aint getting it. Quote
Galahad Posted March 14, 2004 Report Posted March 14, 2004 Belinda's campaign gets big lift By MICHELLE MARK, Calgary Sun BANFF, ALTA. -- He stopped short of endorsing her, but Reform party founder Preston Manning lent his support to Belinda Stronach during a campaign stop in Banff yesterday. "(Belinda) is as experienced as anyone on international matters," Manning said. "It's not academic, she's been there and I think she has a lot of strength to contribute. It's up to Canadians to decide if they're ready for a house cleaning -- I personally think they are." What did I tell you? WHAT DID I TELL YOU ??? I TOLD you that none of the right wing heavyweights would touch Harper with a ten foot pole. Didn't I? DIDN'T I ??? Quote
maplesyrup Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Normally former leaders do not endorse candidates. They just help out, or make it obvious who they wish to see win, by, for example, showing up to their events. Manning has done everything he can do to endorse Belinda without actually saying so. Stronach pleased by boost from Preston ManningCTV.ca News Staff Conservative Party leadership contender Belinda Stronach has picked up some high profile support. Preston Manning turned up at one of her campaign stops in Alberta over the weekend. Appearing from a ranch in Cochrane, Alberta, Stronach told CTV's Question Period she was delighted by Manning's appearance. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...?hub=TopStories Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
sir_springer Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Posted March 15, 2004 Belinda's campaign gets big lift By MICHELLE MARK, Calgary Sun BANFF, ALTA. -- He stopped short of endorsing her, but Reform party founder Preston Manning lent his support to Belinda Stronach during a campaign stop in Banff yesterday. "(Belinda) is as experienced as anyone on international matters," Manning said. "It's not academic, she's been there and I think she has a lot of strength to contribute. It's up to Canadians to decide if they're ready for a house cleaning -- I personally think they are." What did I tell you? WHAT DID I TELL YOU ??? I TOLD you that none of the right wing heavyweights would touch Harper with a ten foot pole. Didn't I? DIDN'T I ??? Galahad, take a valuum. Ya think maybe, just maybe, Manning does not want to reinforce the...albeit ridiculous...notion that Harper constitutes a CA takeover of this new party? So he's keeping a respectful distance rather than line up behind him? As for other "rightwing heavyweights"... Like who? Harris? Mulroney? Those roaches have shown their true colours in spades. Manning has not "endorsed" anyone, a policy he maintained throughout the Day/Harper race as well. On the other hand, he has been generous in his general support of the cause of this party, as well as for whoever emerges as its leader at the end of the day. Quote
maplesyrup Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 springer....that is incorrect. Former leaders do not usually endorse candidates. Manning is obviously supporting Belinda and has done done everything but come out and endorse her. I'm sure there will be lots of other big names endorsing Belinda this week. Cheers, Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Galahad Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Ya think maybe, just maybe, Manning does not want to reinforce the...albeit ridiculous...notion that Harper constitutes a CA takeover of this new party? So he's keeping a respectful distance rather than line up behind him? No. As for other "rightwing heavyweights"...Like who? Can't think of anyone either, can you? Quote
August1991 Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Muloney did the same as Manning. That is, he didn't endorse her but he did say that she was a worthy candidate or something like that. I think Davis and Harris have actually said they will support her, but then those two are (were) on Magna's board. Quote
August1991 Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Muloney did the same as Manning. That is, he didn't endorse her but he did say that she was a worthy candidate or something like that. I think Davis and Harris have actually said they will support her, but then those two are (were) on Magna's board. You can read this here: Toronto Star Walkom Stronach I recall Walkom as a straight up journalist but having read now a few of his articles, he strikes me more as NDP style. Why are these ex-politicos doing this? Do they want a spirited race because it attracts attention? Money? They really dislike Harper? Do they really think Stronach would make a good PM? I dunno. You guys are the experts. Quote
Galahad Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Why are these ex-politicos doing this?They really dislike Harper? ...... BINGO !!! ...... Quote
Goldie Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 The last thing I would want is a bunch of ex-politicians supporting me. I think it is brilliant that Belinda who claims to have no political baggage of her own has become the baggage handler through association. If Mulroney and Manning and Mike don't like Harper or if they choose to sink Belinda in Ontario with Baggage, so be it. Either way Harper can say he is not connected to past Ontario rejects, castoffs, and throw aways. How is this a problem for Harper? Quote
willy Posted March 15, 2004 Report Posted March 15, 2004 Manning would not endorse Stronach. They differ on way to many issues. He is just being a statesman and building bridges. Quote
sir_springer Posted March 16, 2004 Author Report Posted March 16, 2004 http://www.cbc.ca/programs/sites/politics.html On the RHS, click on the Monday PM version. Then slide across to about the 13 minute mark. There you will hear for yourself Preston Manning state that he does NOT endorse any one of the candidates. And that, in fact, he attended events for all three of them. Any resemblence between the facts and Stan's posts is purely coincidental. Quote
PC4EVER Posted March 16, 2004 Report Posted March 16, 2004 Harper left the party in 1997 because he had a different with Manning. Then, he did what Martin did. Plants his seeds to get the power. So that's normal if Manning is saying good things about Belinda. They don't like each other. Quote
sir_springer Posted March 16, 2004 Author Report Posted March 16, 2004 So then why was Manning on Politics today saying good things about Harper? In fact, I've heard Harper pay tribute to Manning on numerous occasions since his rise to leadership of the CA. And I've heard Manning speak highly of Harper. Quote
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