Left for Centre?
Voters in St. John’s Centre have a choice of two very different candidates. Most in the area are already familiar with Shawn Skinner since his involvement in provincial politics since 2003, and his term on the St. John’s City Council. The Liberal party is offering an alternative in the form of Lori-Ann Campbell-Martino.
Ms. Campbell-Martino is an alternative in any sense of the word. A young mother of two. One time supporter of the provincial Greens a quick read of her website speaks definitively of her activist background and experience. Her policy points heavily to clean healthy living and community involvement. Among her policy points she lists encouraging midwifery and long-term programs for addictions, encouraging organic agriculture and homeopathic medicine.
She is a classically trained musician, writer and eternal activist. When asked about her motives for running for the Liberal Party in these provincial elections she knows she is fighting an uphill battle but she speaks passionately about running to show her support for Gerry Reid. “Gerry Reid supports bottom-up leadership and is open to criticism and innovation. He stands up for what he believes in and is comfortable with his team members doing the same. He is educated in humanities, politics and philosophy and knows what he is fighting for.”
”I believe Gerry Reid when he states that he is looking to bring new ideas and perspectives to the Liberal Party. Currently the Liberal party remains flexible in its evolution, as it has historically been, and is open to change and diverse people. Through this campaign Reid has empowered me as a candidate to freely present my ideas and criticisms, particularly on matters of the environment.”
Ms. Campbell may indeed be the underdog in St. John’s Centre, but for those who are looking for a candidate with an eye for the environment and the social programs, a candidate who has been in the trenches and represents the left in a district that has no alternative representation from the NDP or otherwise Lori-Ann Campbell-Martino may be just what the doctor ordered.
(Update: Since writing this article the NDP has listed a candidate Jane Robinson - for St. John's Centre, but as of yet there is no information on this candidate)
http://www.electloriann.com/
Ms. Campbell-Martino is an alternative in any sense of the word. A young mother of two. One time supporter of the provincial Greens a quick read of her website speaks definitively of her activist background and experience. Her policy points heavily to clean healthy living and community involvement. Among her policy points she lists encouraging midwifery and long-term programs for addictions, encouraging organic agriculture and homeopathic medicine.
She is a classically trained musician, writer and eternal activist. When asked about her motives for running for the Liberal Party in these provincial elections she knows she is fighting an uphill battle but she speaks passionately about running to show her support for Gerry Reid. “Gerry Reid supports bottom-up leadership and is open to criticism and innovation. He stands up for what he believes in and is comfortable with his team members doing the same. He is educated in humanities, politics and philosophy and knows what he is fighting for.”
”I believe Gerry Reid when he states that he is looking to bring new ideas and perspectives to the Liberal Party. Currently the Liberal party remains flexible in its evolution, as it has historically been, and is open to change and diverse people. Through this campaign Reid has empowered me as a candidate to freely present my ideas and criticisms, particularly on matters of the environment.”
Ms. Campbell may indeed be the underdog in St. John’s Centre, but for those who are looking for a candidate with an eye for the environment and the social programs, a candidate who has been in the trenches and represents the left in a district that has no alternative representation from the NDP or otherwise Lori-Ann Campbell-Martino may be just what the doctor ordered.
(Update: Since writing this article the NDP has listed a candidate Jane Robinson - for St. John's Centre, but as of yet there is no information on this candidate)
http://www.electloriann.com/
posted by BornandBred at 4:33 PM
2 Comments:
Thank you for your thoughtful words on my campaign. I am hoping my website and blog will continue to develop as a useful tool for political discourse in st. john's centre and beyond
Lori-Ann
Hi Lori Ann.
Two things, I definately think you should continue your blog and website. Taking a lesson from some of the other candidates I think communications is key for you. I think you have a lot of passion and have a lot to contribute. Start building that support base.
Secondly I know you have a lot of respect for Gerry Reid. His speech tonight in harsh defeat for the party and a hard personal battle as well was exceptional. Strong and confident - more of that Gerry Reid will serve the liberals well.
I look forward to following your blog and website.
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