Coleman proves - not ready to be Premier

Let's put all partisanship aside. Let's simply examine Mr. Coleman based on performance to date.

Here are the signs to me - as a voter - that Frank Coleman is not ready to be Premier.

1. He believes that the Tory's have done a good job to date. This means he is offside right from the get-go with the majority of people in Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. Pro-Choice Pro-Life positioning in that he does not acknowledge that by participating in anti-abortion rallies - he does hope to influence legislative powers to make changes.

3. Response to the Humber Valley Paving controversy.

4. His limited and controlled accessibility to the media.

The most pressing concern right now for Mr. Coleman, the government, and the people is the cancelled contract for road development and paving between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Humber Valley Paving. There is no question that timing for both Mr. Coleman's entry into the Tory leadership race and HVP being let out of contractual obligations to the government (the people of NL) is at best unfortunate and coincidental or at worst deliberate and not usual.

Mr. Coleman must recognize the concerns the people have with this and understand their reasons for that concern. Mr. Coleman does know that he is becoming an unelected Premier, both at the Party level and through general election under his leadership. Mr. Coleman had a golden opportunity to demonstrate his leadership prowess and interest by simply acknowledging the concerns of ordinary people and the questions by the media - by publicly calling on the government he wants to lead to call in the Auditor General to clear the air. He did not have to comment about a company he used to own - he simply had to recommend that a third - independent party - review the situation. In this way he would have shown some respect for the people he hopes to lead. In this way he would clear the air of an environment that has been secret and unaccountable.

Mr. Coleman must know that this whole situation looks unusual and also appears to be politically privileged. This was not the time to avoid, hide, or limit communications - this was a time to demonstrate societal leadership not a time to protect private business interests.

Frank Coleman failed to do this and as such demonstrated his leadership style. I believe the people of Newfoundland and Labrador through continued polling results have said - we are not interested in this type of leadership or government.

Collins shows loss of Premier in vain for PC's

Newfoundland and Labrador has many serious issues on the table. Not the least of which are the Muskrat Falls legacy of economic horror, health care, the Auditor General's findings, chronic unemployment and continued secrecy in government. The governing PC's have a few serious issues of their own.

One would think that the loss of a Premier - due to crashing polls, a complete disconnect with what the people of the province want, and a number of people dead during the blackout - would wake-up the skeleton left behind. Unfortunately - it's business as usual for this arrogant crew of partisans.

Sandy Collins at the height of this mess - decides - it's business as usual for him. What device was Sandy using to tweet? Who pays for the device?  Who employs Sandy? Who pays his salary and benefits? He is a wannabe farceur - who confuses the role of his office with his amateur hobby.

He demonstrates this government's trademark arrogance and embraces the opportunity to verbally abuse ordinary citizens. His level of immaturity is obvious when one considers what he chooses to spend time on.

Your Premier just resigned - your party is in the tank - and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians do not want your government anymore. Playing twitter tag may be amusing to you but perhaps you should try marbles instead.

Collins has not learned a thing from the past month or so and clearly he plans to carry on - business as usual. No doubt that will land him a plum Cabinet post.

First demonstration:

It all started when Brad Cabana and Sandy Collins were having a few twitter jabs.

1. Rock Solid Politics ‏@BradCabana 9h

   @SandyRCollins I notice Kathy didn't give Sandi a hug or kiss as she left..

    

    
2. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

   @BradCabana Bradley! It's you! Have you heard the news?...there's a leadership race coming up? You in?

   
   
3. Rock Solid Politics ‏@BradCabana 9h

   @SandyRCollins No b'y, I left the sinking ship remember?

   
   
4. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

   @BradCabana You left?....or you were ignored to the point where it was just kinda...how do I say...awkward?

   
   
5. Sue Kelland-Dyer ‏@hydroqueen 8h

   @SandyRCollins  @BradCabana what an interesting yet commonly arrogant response. Business as usual.   

   
   

   
   

   1. Rock Solid Politics ‏@BradCabana 9h

      @SandyRCollins You mean you cheated so publicly that the country laughed out loud, and it was...awkward

      
      
   2. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

      @BradCabana  Ahhhh...yeah...this feels awkward again Bradley.

      
      
   3. Rock Solid Politics ‏@BradCabana 9h

      @SandyRCollins Ya, akward to break the rules to get the woman in,and then akward to stab her in the back to get out

      
      
   4. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

      @BradCabana  listen I wanna make it up to you....i'll pay the $5k or whatever it is and you run this time 'round k?

      
      
   5. Sue Kelland-Dyer ‏@hydroqueen 8h

      @SandyRCollins @MurfAD @BradCabana @NfldAnchor @mclabradore hI'll pay 5000 for you to stop using"k" like a child on a playground. grow up

      
      

      1. Peter Cowan ‏@PeterCBC 9h

         Interesting offer MT@SandyRCollins: @BradCabana listen I wanna make it up to you....i'll pay the $5k or whatever it is and you run this time

         
         
      2. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

         @PeterCBC @BradCabana Peter, if he accepts I may have to ask you to spot me $5k...that cool?

         
         
      3. Peter Cowan ‏@PeterCBC 9h

         @SandyRCollins @BradCabana not all of us make parliamentary secretary money!

         
         
      4. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h

         @PeterCBC @BradCabana True, I hear though one of those positions just opened up:) Want me to drop your name?

         
         
      5. Sue Kelland-Dyer ‏@hydroqueen 8h

         @SandyRCollins @MurfAD @PeterCBC @BradCabana how Duffyesque of 

          you. #nlpoli

         
         

         
         

         1. Sandy Collins ‏@SandyRCollins 9h
            @hydroqueen @MurfAD @PeterCBC @BradCabana How Sue Kelland-Dyer-ish of you to be trolling. Are you ever NOT on Twitter?