There is a prescribed process outlined in the party constitution, as voted upon by the delegates of the grass roots of our party at the last convention in Montreal, for replacement of a Leader who resigns prior to a leadership convention.
This process involves an interim Leader being appointed who can then run at the next Convention -- presumably in May, 2009.
James Morton
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Yes. Finally, someone who writes just the facts.
I'm watching Duffy right now and he's referring to the 'coronation' of Ignatieff.
Give me a break! It's all legitimate. And Michael isn't even the instigator of it.
Maybe it's constitutionally legitimate, but I don't like it.
Iggy lived in the US for 25 years and then came back to run for elected office? He has no experience in government. He's an academic and not necessarily connected to government or industry.
I'm sure he's a brilliant man, but we need someone with experience. We need a visionary who can motivate us.
"It's all legitimate. And Michael isn't even the instigator of it."
According to every major Canadian news source, Ignatieff has personally been calling MPs asking them to vote for him as INTERIM leader, effectively turning the May convention into a coronation.
Morton,
Since we're dealing with facts, let's not forget that over half the delegates at the 2006 convention voted in favour of a one member one vote system. Moreover, there is a clause in the constitution that allows for the Party to do anything needed to address situations not addressed in the constitution. Certainly the situation Liberals currently face has not been addressed in the constitution.
The constitution also holds democratic principles to the level of first principles. Is a process involving the appointment of a leader not acting contrary to such principles?
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