The NDP Boots Buzz
When I read this I laughed so hard that coffee came out my nose. From the Toronto Star:
Not to mention hitting the party in the pocketbook as Bill C-24 funds the parties based on the popular vote.
He backed strategic voting in Ontario in 1999 which ended with a Tory majority and the NDP being reduced to 9 seats. The Ontario NDP attempted to expel him then and failed.
Hargrove has probably the worst instincts of anyone involved in national politics and a history of picking losers. His endorsement appears to be the kiss of death for those with political aspirations.
In 2006 he endorsed Sid Ryan in Oshawa - Ryan lost, he endorsed Paul Martin - Martin lost. He endorsed the Bloc and the Tories made completely unexpected gains in Quebec. One of his few winners was Belinda Stronach doesn't really have CAW friendly credentials - Tory leadership contender and past president of the traditionally anti-union Magna International where Mike Harris sits on the board.
With friends like Buzz the NDP doesn't need enemies, but with him gone I expect them to increase their popular vote by at least 10% next time around.
The NDP has expelled Buzz Hargrove, the country's most prominent labour leader, for actively promoting strategic voting and Liberal candidates in last month's federal election.
Not to mention hitting the party in the pocketbook as Bill C-24 funds the parties based on the popular vote.
The Ontario NDP provincial executive voted yesterday to pull the membership of Hargrove, president of the Canadian Auto Workers, for violating the party's constitution regarding provisions against endorsing other candidates. It also automatically revokes his membership in the federal party.
He backed strategic voting in Ontario in 1999 which ended with a Tory majority and the NDP being reduced to 9 seats. The Ontario NDP attempted to expel him then and failed.
Hargrove has probably the worst instincts of anyone involved in national politics and a history of picking losers. His endorsement appears to be the kiss of death for those with political aspirations.
In 2006 he endorsed Sid Ryan in Oshawa - Ryan lost, he endorsed Paul Martin - Martin lost. He endorsed the Bloc and the Tories made completely unexpected gains in Quebec. One of his few winners was Belinda Stronach doesn't really have CAW friendly credentials - Tory leadership contender and past president of the traditionally anti-union Magna International where Mike Harris sits on the board.
With friends like Buzz the NDP doesn't need enemies, but with him gone I expect them to increase their popular vote by at least 10% next time around.
posted by Mica at 2/12/2006 10:08:00 AM
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