I am not really in favor of Norm “abandoning the city” in order to run for federal politics.
but then again
I am not really in favor of our current MP never being elected by our constituents either.

Lavar has been a friend of mine for many years, as has Norm, but if there was a real third choice, I may be very tempted to vote for them. As it appears to me the other candidates are “going through the motions”.

Now don’t take me the wrong way, but some of our candidates are not even going through the motions. One is not campaigning in the City of Medicine Hat, and one only make appearances in locations that he feels “important”.

With the mess that the federal politics has turned into, I am really beginning to feel that we should all band together and place a “no name” into office…. but one that is at least trying.

If we all push for the green party candidate, he would effectively be an independent and may have more power (in a minority situation) than any other party selection.

This election is nothing more than a giant waste of taxpayers money…. especially if we have another minority government with either of our prime candidates as our reps. The current “whip” decision making process employed within our federal government ensures that a back bencher has no effective say in the governing of our country and similarly, no voice to represent our local needs.

so summing it up…

I may be wasting my vote (according to some) but I am going GREEN.

Not for the policy
Not for the candidate
Not for the party
for the potential of representation in the Commons.

Fred McFall

If Norm has the backing of those added supporters in addition to his usual base – he can make it interesting for the Conservative brand.

Julie Friesen – Traditionally a liberal supporter (or at least percieved as such).
Cathy Smith – Unquestionably a Conservative supporter and organizer.

So you may have the scenario where Julie may be supporting Norm (depends whether she puts the person or party first), and Cathy Smith opposing him.

Get ready for some interesting emails.

sorry for the mobile glitzch – sheesh

rains and pours and such

If you think of people in politics as ones who are passionate about the community and serving others – you will see them in the light of making a difference for us in government.

if you think people in politics are corrupt smarmy opportunist …no doubt you will see that here too.

I think it goes hand in hand with your view of the candidate and your voting intention IMO.

Do I cheer for actual people or the colour blue? Am I more objective than a Rider’s fan? Good for him to run and make people think about it at least.