Wildrose Alliance leadership race triggered

[First Lady]

Paul Hinman's Leadership Sets Stage for Wildrose Alliance's Growth

For Immediate Release
Wildrose Alliance Party leader Paul Hinman has advised the party executive of his intention to step down as leader at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 5 and 6, 2009, in Calgary.

"Mr. Hinman has been a driving force in creating a new political alternative for Albertans," says Wildrose Party President Jeff Callaway. "His tireless determination to create a voice for Albertans who question the policies of the Stelmach PC party has sparked growing interest in the Wildrose Alliance."

Paul Hinman’s commitment to providing Alberta with a new political option that is attractive to the majority of Albertans involves more than policy and merely criticizing the government. It includes leadership with vision and communication, and to help ensure the continued growth of the Party, Mr Hinman wants to ensure that the Wildrose Alliance is led by the most capable, energetic, and qualified person possible. "To demonstrate his commitment," says Callaway, "Paul will step down at the AGM and open up the leadership of the Party to what we hope will be a robust race."

Paul Hinman says of his decision " Our Party's strong growth in the past year tells me now is the time to further that growth with a leadership race. This will help the Wildrose Alliance harness this remarkable groundswell and give the most people possible the opportunity to participate." Hinman encourages other interested parties to enter the Leadership race and "Together we will build the Party. The interest in the Wildrose Alliance as a viable political alternative to the existing government has been growing fast and has come from a diverse group of people from different regions and economic segments of Alberta who want to get involved."

"I am accountable to Albertans and our party members and I believe this is the best decision for our party and ultimately for our province," Hinman says. "I extend the greatest appreciation to those who have supported our party and myself in the past. Be assured I will continue to work with the Wildrose Alliance and Albertans in whatever capacity I can to make the greatest possible contribution to restore the Alberta Advantage and prosperity to the people of Alberta."

Commenting on the future of Alberta, Paul Hinman continued "The government must rein in its spending and bureaucratic growth while stimulating the economy through the reduction of taxes and red tape. It needs to be accountable and display the type of integrity that will restore the confidence of investors and businesses. Protecting the freedom of choice and competition balanced with a regulated free market economy encourages the creative and entrepreneurial people and businesses of Alberta." Regarding our health care and educational systems and Senior Citizens, Hinman says "The focus should be on service, not on management as it currently is. While concentrating on all of the above near-term, the long-term future must be protected through proper stewardship of the environment and our natural resources."

"Paul Hinman has demonstrated his commitment and service to the people of Alberta and the Wildrose Alliance," President Jeff Callaway stated, "And I know he remains committed to each going forward. I view his decision as the act of a selfless Leader and he deserves the thanks and respect of the Party. In whatever leadership role Paul assumes with the Party, the Wildrose Alliance will benefit from his experience and guidance. The Board, Executive Director and myself look forward to working with Paul as together we build the Party."

Paul Hinman
Wildrose Alliance leader
Phone: 403 393-2003
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
info@wildrosealliance.ca

Flame away puckers.....

[Yeah_Baby]

Jane Morgan for Wildrose leader!

[fredr123]

Jolinar should throw his hat in the ring.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

Jane Morgan for Wildrose leader!

I don't know if she is charismatic enough?

[Bobblehead]

Jump in, Slava! That would shake up the race. You slogan could be something like, "Three Lefts still make a Right!"

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by Slava

I don't know if she is charismatic enough?

Ha ha.... is gonna take me a while to escape that one.


All the same, I am quite happy in my current role.

[Table 5]

If the anus ain't greyed, I'm not voting.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by fredr123

Jolinar should throw his hat in the ring.

Extension cords for all!

[longsuffering]

So why is he being forced out?

[jammies]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Extension cords for all!

But not necessarily extension cords!

[Incinerator]

Originally Posted by longsuffering

So why is he being forced out?

'cause he still hasn't got one single seat for the party?

[jammies]

Originally Posted by longsuffering

So why is he being forced out?

TOP TEN REASONS PAUL HINMAN IS STEPPING DOWN!

10. Free Costco membership no longer offered as perk of job
9. Lost to Stelmach in charity arm-wrestle
8. Tired of running from big dogs set upon him by what should be his target audience of government-hating redneck farmers.
7. Found out he would have to pretend to like the Oilers to get Edmonton votes.
6. "Et tu, Brutus?"
5. I'm all out of love, I'm so lost without you; I know you were right, believing for so long.
4. Didn't help get the girls like he thought it would.
3. Big Oil unhappy with insufficient kowtowing and forelock-pulling.
2. Thought he was actually leader of the Wyld Rose Alliance, fan club for obscure 80's hair metal band Wyld Rose.
1. No one can replace Giant Robot Hitler in our hearts.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Jump in, Slava! That would shake up the race. You slogan could be something like, "Three Lefts still make a Right!"

I'm not that far left, but I suppose one could take the party over and bring it to the center!

Originally Posted by First Lady

Ha ha.... is gonna take me a while to escape that one.


All the same, I am quite happy in my current role.

I couldn't resist after the article this weekend!

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by Slava

I couldn't resist after the article this weekend!

Yeah, yeah... gotta like the hotseat...
Posted my own clarification today, no one is immune from spin.

[Azure]

Any idea who the candidates will be?

[First Lady]

Originally Posted by Azure

Any idea who the candidates will be?

Yes.

[longsuffering]

Originally Posted by Azure

Any idea who the candidates will be?

Some silly program on ACCESS mentioned Jim Dinning and Preston Manning as potential candidates!

[Frequitude]

Originally Posted by longsuffering

Some silly program on ACCESS mentioned Jim Dinning and Preston Manning as potential candidates!

That's just lazy journalism. I don't think Jim will make another run.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by First Lady

Yes.

Get Jim Dinning to run and there is a 99.5% chance I'll vote WR.

[burn_baby_burn]

Does the Wild Rose Alliance support polygamy?