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starone
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posted 10 December 2005 10:55 AM
I'm new here, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any take on this riding. The fact that a UWO student (Stephen Maynard)was nominated may have changed the dynamic of the race. It seems to have excited some people, and I've heard a little bit of 'buzz'(just stuff on the internets, not crazy-buzz) Anything to that, you think? Or are some people overblowing stuff. Here's a site with more information, and some pics UWO NDP
And, NO I'm not part of the campaign. I don't even live in the riding, but have friends who do, and just wondered if anyone has a clearer take.
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cratez05
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posted 10 December 2005 08:45 PM
I live in London West and Maynard will get crushed by Liberal cabinet minister Joe Fontana. However, it is good to see a young, dedicated, Western New Democrat run nonetheless. Gina Barber will make another strong showing in my riding but I do not know if she will be able to unseat Sue Barnes (the Liberal candidate in London West for the last 12 years). But, on the bright side, Irene Mathesynn likely WILL win in London Fanshawe (Liberal MP Pat O' Brien is not running) which means she will become London's first federally-elected New Democrat. So all is not doomed... [ 10 December 2005: Message edited by: cratez05 ]
From: London, Ontario | Registered: Mar 2005
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Left Lurking
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posted 11 December 2005 09:46 PM
I live in the riding, and I'm pumped up about our chances here. I've talked to several people who didn't vote at all last time because they didn't like Joe Swan because of his days on City Council. But this time around they will be voting NDP!Biggest question I have, is that I don't see any signs? Whats our sign plan, and more importantly am I going to have a sign for X-mas? "All I want for X-mas is an NDP sign"
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kitest
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posted 15 December 2005 05:23 PM
i'm in london the xmas week and can lend a hand for london west ndp if they are campaigning-anyone know if anything's happening that week?post privately to me if you want
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devin_johnston
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posted 23 December 2005 03:18 PM
Hello. I'm the webmaster for Stephen Maynard's NDP campaign. I came across this thread and wanted to mention a few things-First, we've just launched a new website for the campaign at www.stephenmaynard.ca which has a lot of really good information about where we stand on the issues and what Steve will do for the London Community once elected -Second, we feel that we have an excellent chance of winning this riding. The latest polls show us second behind Fontana. The Conservative in this riding is not even in the race; he ran last time in London Fanshawe and was so lacklustre that he lost the nomination to run there again. So, he drove up the road and is now running in North Centre. -On the issue of signs, we've just received them hot off the presses over the last couple of days and we already have several up around the city. Look for an explosion of Maynard signs starting in the new year. -Finally, as a student I really take offense to the accusation that students are apathetic about politics. As I have written elsewhere the real problem is that young people are frustrated that their valuable contributions to the political discourse are being overlooked by jaded politicians. We are one of the largest constituencies in Canada that is not represented at all in the House of Commons. The real challenge as far as getting young people to vote is for the parties to take bold and progressive stances on the issues that young people care about (post-secondary education, the environment, democratic reform.) [ 23 December 2005: Message edited by: devin_johnston ] [ 24 December 2005: Message edited by: devin_johnston ]
From: London, On | Registered: Dec 2005
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cratez05
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posted 07 January 2006 12:49 AM
quote: Originally posted by devin_johnston: we feel that we have an excellent chance of winning this riding. The latest polls show us second behind Fontana. The Conservative in this riding is not even in the race; he ran last time in London Fanshawe and was so lacklustre that he lost the nomination to run there again. So, he drove up the road and is now running in North Centre.
This is encouraging to hear, although if one were to go by sign volume one would think John Mazzilli was going to sweep London North Centre (personally I would be shocked if any candidate unseated Fontana). I also read in the London Free Press that Maynard faired well against Fontana and Mazzilli in the candidates debate. Just out of curiosity, as part of Maynard's campaign, do you have access to polls in London West and London Fanshawe indicating how Gina Barber and Irene Mathyssen are doing? Please let me know. [ 07 January 2006: Message edited by: cratez05 ] [ 07 January 2006: Message edited by: cratez05 ]
From: London, Ontario | Registered: Mar 2005
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