Here, expanding on these posts as to the show of strength from both Ryan Meili and Trent Wotherspoon in the NDP’s leadership campaign as compared to any of the Saskatchewan Party’s candidates – and how that enthusiasm gap may be important in contrasting Meili against Scott Moe in the years
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Accidental Deliberations: Leadership 2018 Reference Page
A one-stop source for general links on the 2018 Saskatchewan NDP leadership campaign, to be updated as the race progresses. Please feel free to add additional suggestions in comments. (And note that new posts will appear below this one.) General InformationSaskatchewan NDP Constitution (PDF)Leadership Rules (PDF) Leadership 2018 Candidate Information
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On first choices
First-choice support for Ryan Meili in the NDP’s leadership campaign: 5,973 First-choice support for Scott Moe in the Saskatchewan Party’s leadership campaign: 4,483 Moe just barely edged past Meili’s first-ballot vote total on the Saskatchewan Party’s fourth ballot – when second- (or more likely third-)choice support shifted to him from
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2018 – Convention Liveblog
For those following along, I’ll be discussing the leadership showcases and voting results here. For now, stay tuned. Before the showcases begin, I’ll note that there doesn’t seem to be a huge advantage for either candidate within the room – though the noisemakers being used by Trent Wotherspoon’s supporters make
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The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign as the voting window closes and the results are about to be unveiled. (Note that members voting online are able to cast a ballot until 3:00 PM.) – Not surprisingly, the impending vote has led to plenty more media coverage, including a
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Here (via PressReader), on the importance of Saskatchewan’s citizens staying engaged and active – rather than viewing the end of the main parties’ leadership races as a basis to tune out until the next provincial election. For further reading…– Again, my reference page for the balance of the NDP’s leadership
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2018: The Non-Prediction
In previous NDP leadership campaigns at both the provincial and federal levels, I’ve compiled regular rankings and/or predictions among the candidates. Needless to say, I haven’t done that for the ongoing Saskatchewan NDP leadership campaign – in part because a two-candidate race has left no need to consider down-ballot implications,
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The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign in advance of next weekend’s convention. – Murray Mandryk’s questions for the candidates led to substantial agreement on most of the areas covered. But one offers a potentially striking difference in their respective economic plans – with Trent Wotherspoon’s tendency toward stark
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Leadership 2018: The Endorsement
The ongoing Saskatchewan NDP leadership campaign isn’t the first time I’ve chosen between the two candidates. And it likely won’t come as much surprise that there’s little change in either my overall assessment of both candidates as eminently qualified and suited for a leadership role, or my ultimate choice between
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Here, on Ryan Meili’s evidence-based policy – and particularly his thoughtful recognition of the issues where it’s better to seek out more expert advice than make promises in its absence. For further reading…– Again, Meili’s platform is here, and the sections on revenue and Crown corporations referred to in the
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The latest from Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership campaign as voting day approaches. – There will be no lack of opportunities to compare the candidates within a debate format, including the NDP’s Prince Albert debate… …as well as SaskForward’s recent Regina forum which was covered by CTV among others. And another party
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The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign as the Saskatchewan Party’s election of Scott Moe brings the province’s political playing field into greater focus (while also offering a reminder of the fallibility of leadership campaign polling). – Trent Wotherspoon has unveiled his post-secondary education education policy (accompanied by endorsements
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On consistent patterns
It’s certainly worth being cautious about leadership campaign polling which is met with a challenge almost as soon as it’s first released. But the NDP side of Mainstreet’s new poll may nonetheless be worth noting, particularly as it fits in with other indications as to the state of the race.
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On permanent repercussions
When Trent Wotherspoon first announced that he was considering pursuing the Saskatchewan NDP’s permanent leadership, I pointed out some of my concerns about how his previous tenure as interim leader – when he was elected after offering his assurance that he wouldn’t seek the permanent position – might result in
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On last chances
I’ll offer one last reminder that tomorrow at 5 PM is the membership deadline for the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership race. Sure, the Saskatchewan Party will soon be deciding on a new hood ornament for their continuing trip to nowhere. But only the NDP’s leadership campaign offers the prospect of a
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The latest from Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership campaign as the entry deadline has passed and the membership deadline approaches. – While I haven’t tracked endorsements all that closely, it’s certainly worth keeping track of any changes since previous leadership campaigns between two candidates who have run before. And on that front,
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The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign as the January 19 membership deadline approaches. – CBC and Colton Praill each reported on this weekend’s debate in Moose Jaw, with both reports focusing on a combination of general similarities with slight nuances. – Devin Wilger reported on Trent Wotherspoon’s visit
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On entrenchment
Following up on my earlier post and column, let’s start taking a look at some of the more distinctive policy proposals on offer between Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership candidates. Probably the most noteworthy single promise so far is this from Trent Wotherspoon as part of his platform on Crown corporations: Lock
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The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP leadership campaign. – Devin Tasa reported on the Nipawin debate, while the Estevan Mercury covered Ryan Meili’s visit. Adam Hunter reported on Trent Wotherspoon’s mistaken province-wide television ad. And Alex MacPherson and D.C. Fraser’s notebook continues to offer some coverage, including the latest on
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: New column day
Here, on some of the economic ideas on offer from Ryan Meili and Trent Wotherspoon in Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership campaign. For further reading…– I’ve talked about some of the points of commonality between the candidates’ platforms here.– And the column responds in part to Murray Mandryk’s view that there’s some
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