blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 You'll find out when they win. I think you will be eating some crow. The thing is the NDP might not win this time with their fearless leader gone to Washington. I think there's a possible shot at a minority MB legislature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) The thing is the NDP might not win this time with their fearless leader gone to Washington. I think there's a possible shot at a minority MB legislature. The arrogance of some NDP is incredible. I'd like to know if they believe in the fixed election terms or not. If not, why have the legislation in the first place? Are they going to call an election for opportunistic reasons? Edited October 4, 2009 by jdobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 The thing is the NDP might not win this time with their fearless leader gone to Washington. I think there's a possible shot at a minority MB legislature. They might not but a NDPer is going to win th NDP leadership race and will find out if they will call an election or not then. The thing about the leadership race they only have answer to NDP members of which Dobbin is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 The arrogance of some NDP is incredible. I'd like to know if they believe in the fixed election terms or not. If not, why have the legislation in the first place?Are they going to call an election for opportunistic reasons? I'm thinking they'd have to go right away. The problem with having a leader like Doer was that Doer was the NDP and the rest of the MLA's were his lackies. With Doer gone there is a huge vacuum. I don't know if the other MLA's are as likeable as Doer was, apparently a lot of voters liked Doer equated the rest of the party to him. With Doer gone, I think that positive brand might be gone, and an election ASAP might curb their losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) I'm thinking they'd have to go right away. The problem with having a leader like Doer was that Doer was the NDP and the rest of the MLA's were his lackies. With Doer gone there is a huge vacuum. I don't know if the other MLA's are as likeable as Doer was, apparently a lot of voters liked Doer equated the rest of the party to him. With Doer gone, I think that positive brand might be gone, and an election ASAP might curb their losses. Certainly the issue of the election legislation comes up. It will be hard to argue that it is anything but worthless if they call a snap vote. This leadership race is turning fairly aggressive. Many of the MLAs seems to siding with Selinger. Swan went to Selinger after he dropped out of the race. I am wondering if we will see some NDP MLAs decide not to run again as Doer suggested a number of weeks back. It won't be the same party and even the NDP are saying that now. Doer was a superstar in terms of recognition. Many people don't know the two candidates running with anywhere near the same recognition. Given the campaign so far, the new leader will be much more on the left of Doer. Edited October 4, 2009 by jdobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Certainly the issue of the election legislation comes up. It will be hard to argue that is anything but worthless if they call a snap vote. This leadership race is turning fairly aggressive. Many of the MLAs seems to siding with Selinger. Swan went to Selinger after he dropped out of the race. I am wondering if we will see some NDP MLAs decide not to run again as Doer suggested a number of weeks back. It won't be the same party and even the NDP are saying that now. Doer was a superstar in terms of recognition. Many people don't know the two candidates running with anywhere near the same recognition. Given the campaign so far, the new leader will be much more on the left of Doer. Which is why I think they will have to go ASAP. Doer had to be centrist or he would have been tossed. Struthers is going to have problems next election, if he runs again I think he is toast. Same with Wowchuck. It looks like Doer cashed in his chips and he is laughing all the way to the bank. If it's not the same party, I don't think voters will like that too much and will be looking at alternatives. If the NDP stays on and does things too differently, expect a purge from the legislature. If this new leader is looking to do things differently, I think an election is a year or so away. Expect to see a minority legislature with an increase in both tory and liberal seats. The MB Liberals would almost look forward to an election that quite possibly would result in a minority legislature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Well, today's the day. As someone said on the CBC comments section, this is celebration day for PC leader Hugh McFayden....unless Selinger wins....good I hope Ashton doesn't win. Edited October 17, 2009 by Smallc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm pulling for Ashton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I couldn't believe Ashton would walk the picket line in the Hydro strike when he could conceivably be premier by the end of today. It struck me as a sign he really isn't ready for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_ Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm pulling for Ashton. I think Selinger will be a better choice for the province, but Ashton would certainly boost the PC's chances in the next election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Greg Selinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Greg Selinger. Hey.... LOOK WHAT I FOUND... http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/20...n-winnipeg.html smallc wrote: Posted 2009/10/17 at 5:50 PM ETHereinsask, Manitoba (and most provinces from what I know) has banned corporate and union donations also. 1/0 You agree with this comment And I decided to vote for you comment... 1 to 0 in favour.. You can thank me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Ha, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I couldn't believe Ashton would walk the picket line in the Hydro strike when he could conceivably be premier by the end of today. It struck me as a sign he really isn't ready for the job. It did occur to me that if the strike had dragged on, Ashton might have had to put back to work legislation in place. In any event, the majority of the unelected delegates from unions voted for Selinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Greg Selinger. We can see where the 30% of unelected union delegate support went. Now, let's see if a snap election happens in the next days and weeks. Edited October 17, 2009 by jdobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I haven't heard any speculation today about a snap election. Many Conservative voters are asking for one, but I doubt one will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I haven't heard any speculation today about a snap election. Many Conservative voters are asking for one, but I doubt one will come. There has been a poll on this or some if the PC party have asked for an election? Who? Probe Research said the earlier the better for the NDP since the glow from the leadership convention and post Doer glow may not burn so bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 There's been no poll. There have been comments left on message boards that obviously don't come from NDP supporters asking for an election so that the people can decide rather than the delegates. I suppose it would be better to call them populist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 There's been no poll. There have been comments left on message boards that obviously don't come from NDP supporters asking for an election so that the people can decide rather than the delegates. I suppose it would be better to call them populist. I can't really judge by anecdotal evidence from people who are anonymous. I suspect the NDP will take a private poll on this. Maybe the Free Press will commission a Probe Research poll. It isn't like the Opposition has a choice in the matter. The NDP has a majority can do as they please. My view of fixed election laws is they are useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I can't really judge by anecdotal evidence from people who are anonymous. Obviously those people were real. I've read it more than once on the Free Press and CBC in the last few days. I don't expect an election, but if one comes, the outcome is a foregone conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Obviously those people were real. I've read it more than once on the Free Press and CBC in the last few days. People who write anonymously can spout off about anything and be anything. I don't trust it. You shouldn't either or you end up send instant messages to some guy in underwear pretending to be a cheerleader. I don't expect an election, but if one comes, the outcome is a foregone conclusion. This is arrogance on the part of the NDP supporters that never fails to impress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 You shouldn't either or you end up send instant messages to some guy in underwear pretending to be a cheerleader. How do I know I'm not already (ok, they aren't instant) This is arrogance on the part of the NDP supporters that never fails to impress. No, it's the current political reality in this province. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) How do I know I'm not already (ok, they aren't instant) Excuse my while I drown myself. No, it's the current political reality in this province. Probe Research says it is a different game with Doer gone. It is hard to think they aren't right saying that. If Selinger does call a snap election, it remains to be seen if he can get by on leadership glow or whether it will be a backlash. In any matter though, Selinger is a bit of an unknown to the Manitoban public. Edited October 18, 2009 by jdobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 In the mid to long term I would agree that the outcome of an election would not be as certain. I think one held in the near future would still be quite certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punked Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 In any matter though, Selinger is a bit of an unknown to the Manitoban public. He has a wonderful story though if he can sell. Raised by a single mom. Worked with at risk people as a Social worker in one of the worse areas of Manitoba, went to the London School of economics came home set up an non profit to help all the people he tired to help as a social worker. Went on to be the Finance Minster and created a huge boom for Manitoba with Doer and is now leading the province. He has my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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