Don't feel bad, not even the Conservative candidate made the cut for this debate.
I saw an article on the NDP candidate in our local paper yesterday, and was wondering if the paper had interviewed other candidates, given that the by-election is next week. It was only after researching this that I learned that there are a total of 18 candidates in this race. It appears to me that many of the candidates seem to be running as independents or for "fringe" parties that advocate for more accountability. None of these candidates will win, but at least they, along with you, are perhaps addressing issues that will come to the forefront, hopefully before our current system implodes.
I tried to warn the Party that running anyone other than a local member would be a waste of time and money. It was good of you to try, and hopefully the Record will provide us with some coverage.
Imagine if all 18 candidates showed up and were allowed 5 minutes for an opening speech? That would take 2 hours? Most people would leave right after their candidate spoke, if not before.
Don't feel bad, not even the Conservative candidate made the cut for this debate.
I saw an article on the NDP candidate in our local paper yesterday, and was wondering if the paper had interviewed other candidates, given that the by-election is next week. It was only after researching this that I learned that there are a total of 18 candidates in this race. It appears to me that many of the candidates seem to be running as independents or for "fringe" parties that advocate for more accountability. None of these candidates will win, but at least they, along with you, are perhaps addressing issues that will come to the forefront, hopefully before our current system implodes.
I tried to warn the Party that running anyone other than a local member would be a waste of time and money. It was good of you to try, and hopefully the Record will provide us with some coverage.
Imagine if all 18 candidates showed up and were allowed 5 minutes for an opening speech? That would take 2 hours? Most people would leave right after their candidate spoke, if not before.
Gene, censorship at it’s finest strikes again.
The field is too small and the one and a half hour timeframe could easily support more speakers.
Hardly a worthwhile event in it’s current format !