This idea of sticking names on a ballot to give people a choice is garbage. My district is St. John's South and best I can tell - there is a coronation here as well.
I have received nothing from the NDP or Liberal candidates - not a visit - not a brochure - not a notice regarding my polling information.
In fact I received more during the nomination process between two PC's (Tom Osbourne and Hubert Ryall) than I have for the actual election.
Tom has sent out two brochures and my polling information - and if I needed it a ride to vote. Nothing from the other two.
Now from the standpoint of my Liberal contender Rex Gibbons - I know all I need to - not to vote for the privatization agenda again.
On the Liberal website this quote is used from Rex:
" On October 9th, I invite the voters of St. John's South to surprise the pundits again, and return me to the House of Assembly."
Now there's something to vote for! Rex you were elected because Clyde was popular.
On Rex's personal website - this statement - apparently an endorsement by leader Gerry Reid:
As MHA for St. John's West from 1989 to 1997, Rex contributed tremendously to public life. His leadership skills were respected and admired as he took on the role of Minister responsible for Mines and Energy, including other Natural Resource sectors, for about two years during that same period.
Yes Rex was great - people like you and I had to fight him for over 2 years to stop him from privatizing Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Not only is Rex bad news - but apparently leader Gerry Reid thinks he's a leader with great policy ideas.
Clyde Bridger is my NDP candidate - I am told by that website that he is a union activist who likes to take pictures - bike - and backpack.
There is not an election in my district - there are names on a ballot. There is no real choice for me - but I do have the right to spoil my ballot - because I am going to the polls.
Danny is a bully - very dictatorial - and loves power. It's really too bad that voting Liberal would actually be worse - would be further to the right.
See you tomorrow as we assess the damage.
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No activity around my east end home either. I received only one brochure in the mail last week from the PC's. We do have a big Dunderdale sign in the neighbourhood that has several hours of photoshop done to it but that's it!
Donny
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