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Kjesse · 03-16-2007, 08:02 PM

Even if there's a new nomination meeting, there is nothing requiring the party leader to grant the candidacy to the winner of the nomination vote.

Each party (Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Block) has a constitution that allows the leader to appoint candidates. You see that power used most often where a party wants more diverse representation (minorities, women, sometimes even prominent candidates).

The real story will be, if a new nomination is held, Anders loses, and Harper names him the candidate anyway.

I'm in Calgary West and I'm going to buy a membership and vote at the nomination for whomever has the best chance of beating Anders.

Hopefully the candidate coming forward is better qualified than the last one they put forward.

03-16-2007, 08:02 PM	#26
Kjesse Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Exp:	Even if there's a new nomination meeting, there is nothing requiring the party leader to grant the candidacy to the winner of the nomination vote. Each party (Conservative, Liberal, NDP, Block) has a constitution that allows the leader to appoint candidates. You see that power used most often where a party wants more diverse representation (minorities, women, sometimes even prominent candidates). The real story will be, if a new nomination is held, Anders loses, and Harper names him the candidate anyway. I'm in Calgary West and I'm going to buy a membership and vote at the nomination for whomever has the best chance of beating Anders. Hopefully the candidate coming forward is better qualified than the last one they put forward. Last edited by Kjesse; 03-16-2007 at 08:13 PM.