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Cal-Gal · 03-17-2007, 11:14 AM

I think the real story here is that we are very likely weeks away from another federal election cycle. Considering the judge has ruled that Anders' nomination is invalid, it means he cannot 'technically' be the candidate of record for the Tories in Calgary West. The riding association must hold another nomination to select a candidate.......problem is nominations take a long time to run - there has to be a new nomination committee set up by the EDA, candidates have to come forward, get signatures, file nomination papers, get approved by the party, the membership has to be made aware of the date of a nomination vote (something like 14-21 days in advance *I think*), and then there has to be a vote.

If this procedure isn't followed (or with a limited time frame CAN'T be followed) either a) the Conservative Party will have no candidate to run in Calgary West for the federal election, or b) Harper will appoint someone to run in the riding.

03-17-2007, 11:14 AM	#30
Cal-Gal Backup Goalie Join Date: Sep 2006 Exp:	I think the real story here is that we are very likely weeks away from another federal election cycle. Considering the judge has ruled that Anders' nomination is invalid, it means he cannot 'technically' be the candidate of record for the Tories in Calgary West. The riding association must hold another nomination to select a candidate.......problem is nominations take a long time to run - there has to be a new nomination committee set up by the EDA, candidates have to come forward, get signatures, file nomination papers, get approved by the party, the membership has to be made aware of the date of a nomination vote (something like 14-21 days in advance I think), and then there has to be a vote. If this procedure isn't followed (or with a limited time frame CAN'T be followed) either a) the Conservative Party will have no candidate to run in Calgary West for the federal election, or b) Harper will appoint someone to run in the riding. __________________ "How many children, would you say, is a good number to eat before a game?" - Raj Binder interviewing Zdeno Chara at the All-Star game Last edited by Cal-Gal; 03-17-2007 at 11:16 AM.