Senator Smith spoke to Liberal bloggers about election readiness and the Party.
Regarding election readiness he said we can be ready. He commented that presently momentum is favorable to the Liberal. He noted that the direction is critical -- and since the Bloc and the NDP are not well placed for and election so they might well not seek an election soon.
Senator Smith pointed out that Canadians are not keen for an election presently.
On being asked when the Government will fall the Senator said it's unlikely the government will go full term. Beyond that the Senator suggested the next budget or even in the fall would be a likely or possible fall time. The Senator noted an earlier date was possible even this spring. A suggestion of a possible 'understanding' between the Bloc and the Conservatives might put an election even further back.
On being asked about appointing women candidates, instead of having EDA elections for candidates, Senator Smith said that if necessary the Leader would so do. The Liberals will do what has to do. Senator Smith recalled a time where in the Toronto area the entire Liberal team was all men -- that will not be allowed to re occur.
In the last election the Liberals did not spend the limit. The Senator noted money helps but it's not everything. This time we will be in a better position to spend more -- obviously the greater the war chest the better. Financially things are improving.
In passing the Senator said he was satisfied with the one member one vote proposal.
James Morton
1100-5255 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6P4
416 225 2777
Regarding election readiness he said we can be ready. He commented that presently momentum is favorable to the Liberal. He noted that the direction is critical -- and since the Bloc and the NDP are not well placed for and election so they might well not seek an election soon.
Senator Smith pointed out that Canadians are not keen for an election presently.
On being asked when the Government will fall the Senator said it's unlikely the government will go full term. Beyond that the Senator suggested the next budget or even in the fall would be a likely or possible fall time. The Senator noted an earlier date was possible even this spring. A suggestion of a possible 'understanding' between the Bloc and the Conservatives might put an election even further back.
On being asked about appointing women candidates, instead of having EDA elections for candidates, Senator Smith said that if necessary the Leader would so do. The Liberals will do what has to do. Senator Smith recalled a time where in the Toronto area the entire Liberal team was all men -- that will not be allowed to re occur.
In the last election the Liberals did not spend the limit. The Senator noted money helps but it's not everything. This time we will be in a better position to spend more -- obviously the greater the war chest the better. Financially things are improving.
In passing the Senator said he was satisfied with the one member one vote proposal.
James Morton
1100-5255 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6P4
416 225 2777
1 comment:
I am glad it passed!
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