Pellaken Posted September 2, 2003 Report Share Posted September 2, 2003 for the record, I will be running for the Island New Democrats in the riding if Parkdale-Belvadere. I'll keep you updated in the thread. many university students like our plan to freeze tuition, and our possible idea to cut tuition by $2000 a student (its much more complex, and its only an idea at this point) in short, I am going to lose by more then a 1000 votes. but I will still try. I am aiming for 250 votes, and a victory in poll #1. anything more would be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Good luck Pell. Gugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal.F. Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 May you at least beat out the Liberal!!!! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 May you at least beat out the Liberal!!!!Cheers! that's the plan! and the tory too it'd take 1000 votes to win, though 900 can do it. saying I'll get 300 is a stretch, so you can see the problem. thanks for the vote of confidance though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in Manitoba Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Good Luck Pell. Though lacking in experience, youth definitely adds to politics. Keep us updated on how things are going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yes, best of luck, Pell. But if you do lose to the Liberals, shake your fist in the air and shout, "You'll live to regret this!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal.F. Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Here's the PEI NDP Website On it you will find a photo of our friend Pellaken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 (edited) Pell, you're going to have to write us a post on your whole election experience afterwards. I hope you do very well. Edited August 11, 2015 by Gugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal.F. Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Gugsy, I've run and it's an experience you'll remember for the rest of your life, even if you only get 400 votes.... On the other hand, even if you go into it knowing you will not win, when the numbers come in, it's going to hurt... and will hurt for some days after.... But on the whole, it's worth it. Do it while you're and single. Once you've got the kids and the mortgage, and the wife who demands her share of your time, it's not as easy as it once was to go out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 Pell, you're going to have to write us a post on your whole election experience afterwards. I would like to run for office in the future and your insight would be greatly appreciated.Once again, good luck! I hope you do very well. Gugsy indeed I will unfortunatly untill then, I will likely only be posting in this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 I saw they updated the CBC PEI votes website with your name in Parkdale-Belvedere. Pretty neat. The riding seems to have a popular PC incumbent, but nevertheless I hope you do very well, maybe even get ahead of the Liberal there. Do you have lawn signs or anything like that? Gugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 unfortunatly, we were unable to feild a full slate. patronage is so big here, that people are affraid to say they are new democrats, or even be associated with us, for fear of losing their jobs. polls often report half our true vote because people are too scared to tell the pollster they support the NDP. districts 1, 2, and 15 will not have Island New Democrats running in them. expect turnout to suffer because of it. Due to the fear, we were unable to get candidates quickly (they did not want to run for fear of reprisals) and we did not get the required 10 signatures (people did not want to "sign thier life away") I managed to get in, under the wire. Here are my thoughts on the election, etc... a riding by riding prediction: http://www.cbc.ca/peivotes2003/ Kings County: (strong PC) SOURIS - ELMIRA (1) prediction: re-election of Andy Mooney (PC) MORELL-FORTUNE BAY (2) re-election of Kevin MacAdam (PC) GEORGETOWN-BALDWIN'S RD (3) re-election of Mike Currie (PC) MONTAGUE-KILMUIR (4) re-election of Jim Bagnall (PC) MURRAY RIVER - GASPEREAUX (5) re-election of Pat Binns (PC) -Premier- Queens County: (fairly PC) BELFAST - POWNAL BAY (6) re-election of Wilbur MacDonald (PC) GLEN STEWART - BELLEVUE COVE (7) election of David McKenna (PC) *PC's incumbant, old MLA not running.* TRACADIE - FORT AUGUSTUS (8) re-election of Mildred Dover (PC) STANHOPE - EAST ROYALTY (9) re-election of Jamie Ballem (PC) WINSLOE - WEST ROYALTY (15) election of Wayne Collins (PC) *PC's incumbant* NORTH RIVER - RICE POINT (16) re-election of Ron MacKinley (L) CRAPAUD - HAZEL GROVE (17) re-election of Norman MacPhee (PC) PARK CORNER - OYSTER BED (18) too close to call, see below Charlottetown area (PC/L fight) SHERWOOD - HILLSBOROUGH (10) re-election of Elmer MacFadyen (PC) PARKDALE - BELVEDERE (11) I'll win but seriosuly: re-election of Chester Gillan (PC) CHARLOTTETOWN-KINGS SQUARE (12) election of Richard Brown (L) CHARLOTTETOWN - ROCHFORD SQUARE (13) too close to call CHARLOTTETOWN - SPRING PARK (14) re-election of Wes MacAleer (PC) Prince County: (L & ND strength) BORDEN - KINKORA (19) too close to call KENSINGTON - MALPEQUE (20) re-election of Mitch Murphy (PC) WILMOT - SUMMERSIDE (21) election of Gary Robichaud (ND) -Party Leader- ST. ELEANORS - SUMMERSIDE (22) re-election of Helen MacDonald (PC) CASCUMPEC - GRAND RIVER (23) election of Peter Robinson (ND) EVANGELINE - MISCOUCHE (24) too close to call WEST POINT - BLOOMFIELD (25) election of Ed Kilfoil (ND) ALBERTON - MIMINEGASH (26) re-election of Cletus Dunn (PC) TIGNISH - DEBLOIS (27) re-election of Gail Shea (PC) Running Totals: PC-18 ND-3 L-2 TCTC-4 PARK CORNER - OYSTER BED (18) The problem here is 2 very weak candidates. The PC Incumbant has been all but abandon by her party, and many residents are upset at a new garbage facility that was built here. unfortunatly, the Liberal is too weak to really do much about it. The ND candidate, Ken Bingham has name recogonition, and this may be a real 3-way race to the finish. my money's on Bingham CHARLOTTETOWN - ROCHFORD SQUARE (13) 2 very strong candidates running here. PC Incumbant, Jeff Lantz is not running, leaving the way open for popular Charlottetown Mayor, George MacDonald to run. He is against Robert Ghiz, Liberal Leader. This one will be a nail biter untill all ballots are counted. I predict MacDonald will squeak out Ghiz BORDEN - KINKORA (19) Both the Liberal and Conservative weakest candidate are in this riding, the home of Gary Robichaud, Island New Democratic Leader. ND Candidate, James Rodd is a farmer, and may not have time to do as much as he would like to do. I think Liberal candidate, Lorne Sutherland may win this riding, but expect turnout to be at record lows. EVANGELINE - MISCOUCHE (24) Acadians are angry at their MLA, who has not lived in the riding in years. The Liberals, using all their brains, put someone up against him who does not speak french. Voters will reject both of these men, and the ND vote will go up... not far enough I fear. I predict a victory for Wilfred Arsenault, PC incumbant. Total: PC-20 ND-4 L-3 Pop Vote: PC-55% L-35% ND-10% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 It would be cool to see you win your seat though Pell, how is that campaign going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 I've canvassed poll 1, and part of poll 9. basacally, all of the riding west of the old rail-road tracks. I will start into the rest of the riding when I go back to charlottetown, but due to my time commitments as a teenager, and a student, I will not be able to canvass the entire riding. though, I did manage to get 10 signs in the ground, at intersections, etc. they are the 2X2 lawn signs. the party gives everyone 25 for free. I'm saving 10 for private proterty (AKA voters lawns) and 5 for replacements, incase any get damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Have a digital camera? Take a picture of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Read Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 Why is PEI a province ? It is a large farm with a small population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 why is craig commeting on this stuff? lotsa opinions, little knoweldge. gugsy: no, I dont have any camreas. but I'll try to find a pic of the signs somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 (edited) Craig Edited August 11, 2015 by Gugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Read Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Why is PEI a province - answer the question ? As opposed to Toronto or Calgary which basically fund the country. PEI accesses pork, political privilege and grants. I fail to see why it is a province and why anyone would post something about so insignificant a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 why? simple history we've been seperate since the 1700's its tradition ... kinda like marriage... there's something you can understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 polls are open I cast my ballot, despite the facts that the power's out, pretty well city-wide. I was debating directing traffic in an intersection, but it aint THAT bad. now, how many people can say the first time they voted that they voted for themselvs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Good Luck Pell. Will CBCNW carry the election? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaken Posted September 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 78 votes 3.07% of the vote 11th best new democrat not bad for a first "shot in the dark" eh? I only canvassed poll 1 (twise) and a small bit of poll 9 which, when compared to the 2000 results, were where I held on to the most votes, I actually GAINED votes in poll 1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast99 Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 Way to go Pell. I saw you on Robichaud's concession speech on the CBC site. Great job, better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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