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!
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Nice to have you on board and change your tune from two days ago!
Steve is the person for the job!
So . . . you trusted Theresa's judgement to lead the province, but not her judgement in who she herself supports to lead the province? That's a little odd.
-stf
Tilt at windmills and make laws that are good for cats.
I agree with you that Theresa possesses excellent judgment and would have made a great premier. That is why I will be respecting her judgment and be supporting Swan!
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