Of course we are disappointed and still depressed by Theresa’s decision to not run for NDP leader. This was an opportunity to make history and show our daughters that “Yes She Can.” Sadly, for several reasons the time was not right for Theresa to jump in and make history. If she was a candidate, we know she would be a force and the front runner.
Of course the NDP leadership election does not end with Theresa’s decision. The show must go on! We tried to draft Theresa for 3 reasons: we saw it as an opportunity to make history; she is a young and fresh face; and she has proven ability and tremendous experience in government. For us, it was always reason number 1 and number 3 that mattered. Experience does count, and although we have stated clearly that we prefer Theresa to Steve Ashton, and in fact we still do, in the current field of decidedly weak candidates, we at Draft Oswald will be giving our support to Steve Ashton. Of the 2, Ashton is the one with experience; Ashton is the one with a record; Ashton is the one with deep roots across Manitoba – Simply put, if the NDP wants to remain viable in the next election we need a proven leader, a leader who can stand out as being different then the opposition, we need Steve Ashton!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
An open letter to the Hon. Theresa Oswald
Dear Minister,
What can we say? Rumors are abound; some good, some bad. We are worried. Worried that you are going to be bullied out of this race but the same Party members who hung you out to dry only a few months ago; worried that you are going to pass on this chance to make history and show our daughters that Obama was only half right, it is "Yes She Can!" We are worried that without you our Party, the Party we love and support, will not be able to win the next election, and leave Manitoba in right wing neo-con hands.
Theresa, WE NEED YOU! Now more then ever! That is why we are drafting you to lead our Party! You have the right mix of youth, ability and having put in your time. When you first became an MLA you proved that you are a cut above the rest, and that is why you have been such a key player in Gary Doer's team. Some candidates may have a few more grey hairs, but is that what Manitoba is looking for? NO. One of the other candidates may also be young, but does HE have the profile to keep these swing voters voting NDP? NO. (Come on, a year around the cabinet table somehow makes him a front runner?!?)
Minister, we need you to do this. For us, for our sons and daughters, for our province! RUN BABY RUN!
Sincerely yours,
The vocal and ever-growing Draft Theresa Oswald Team
(this is one majority that won't be silenced!)
What can we say? Rumors are abound; some good, some bad. We are worried. Worried that you are going to be bullied out of this race but the same Party members who hung you out to dry only a few months ago; worried that you are going to pass on this chance to make history and show our daughters that Obama was only half right, it is "Yes She Can!" We are worried that without you our Party, the Party we love and support, will not be able to win the next election, and leave Manitoba in right wing neo-con hands.
Theresa, WE NEED YOU! Now more then ever! That is why we are drafting you to lead our Party! You have the right mix of youth, ability and having put in your time. When you first became an MLA you proved that you are a cut above the rest, and that is why you have been such a key player in Gary Doer's team. Some candidates may have a few more grey hairs, but is that what Manitoba is looking for? NO. One of the other candidates may also be young, but does HE have the profile to keep these swing voters voting NDP? NO. (Come on, a year around the cabinet table somehow makes him a front runner?!?)
Minister, we need you to do this. For us, for our sons and daughters, for our province! RUN BABY RUN!
Sincerely yours,
The vocal and ever-growing Draft Theresa Oswald Team
(this is one majority that won't be silenced!)
Bill Blaikie & Andrew Swan
Bill Blaikie has just done the first honourable thing since announcing his retirement from politics - he isn't running for a higher paying job!
Good for you Bill, we tip our hats to you.
And as for Andrew - your time will come. You've got plenty of talent and plenty of time.
But this time, let's make history!
Good for you Bill, we tip our hats to you.
And as for Andrew - your time will come. You've got plenty of talent and plenty of time.
But this time, let's make history!
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