So what will happen in the Mulcair caucus, who wll be his major players going forward?
He will be choosing a deputy leader, or leaders, as well as a shadow cabinet. Layton had a ridiculous shadow cabinet(I beleive there were 70+) with associate critics and deputy critics but I feel Mulcair is more serious about the NDP forming government and will likely appoint a smaller shadow cabinet.
Who will he appoint to th ridiculous post of Quebec lieutenant, Nycole Turmel?
What will happen to Libby Davies, will she even remain an MP for the next 3+ years?
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Started by Newfoundlander, Mar 25 2012 07:10 AM
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 07:13 AM
I thought he already picked Davies as the deputy leader?
Why would anyone want that .... person... as a symbol of what he represents?
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 07:21 AM
I never heard that, I googled her to see if any news articles mentioned it and never anything. I don't know why he would seeing he wanted her booted from cabinet not so long ago.I really don't know that...it wouldn't have been my first choice.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 07:55 AM
I never heard that, I googled her to see if any news articles mentioned it and never anything. I don't know why he would seeing he wanted her booted from cabinet not so long ago.
He told Mansbridge in the interview last night that he would keep her on. Maybe to show unity? Not piss of MPs and the base?
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 10:07 AM
No way. He's not going to choose two from BC. Paul Dewar, Robert Chisholm or even Jack Harris may have a shot, but seeing neither are fluently bilingual it's a bit complicated when Davies is also unilingual.Who thinks Cullen is going to be the other co-deputy?
I think having Davies as a co-deputy is a bit weird. I understand wanting to keep the peace but it just looks a bit ridiculous when he has openly criticized her. I think he should have went with Peggy Nash and Nathan Cullen and give Davies a good critic portfolio, probably keeping her in Health.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:20 AM
Brad Lavigne, a familiar face in NDP circles and in the media is moving on after 10 years serving the party.
http://www2.macleans...03/25/team-ndp/
That would explain why Lavigne looked clueless yesterday when asked about the Spanish company hired to manage online voting and the problems encountered with the process.
http://www2.macleans...03/25/team-ndp/
That would explain why Lavigne looked clueless yesterday when asked about the Spanish company hired to manage online voting and the problems encountered with the process.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:32 AM
Brad Lavigne, a familiar face in NDP circles and in the media is moving on after 10 years serving the party.
http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/03/25/team-ndp/
That would explain why Lavigne looked clueless yesterday when asked about the Spanish company hired to manage online voting and the problems encountered with the process.
Interesting...
The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:55 AM
"It's probably better to have [her] inside the tent pissing out, than outside the tent pissing in." -Lyndon B. JohnsonWhy would anyone want that .... person... as a symbol of what he represents?
It's an olive branch to the labour side of the party to promote unity.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 01:21 PM
Is it good politics? Having someone you've publicly criticized and called for to resign as your co-deputy leader (even if it is a useless position) instead of having someone you have a good working relationship with. It didn't end up being good politics for Chretien and Martin.Even if he doesn't like her, it's good politics to keep her prominent. Wouldn't want the liberals slipping left and stealing their progressive base.
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