Norlock acclaimed as federal candidate for local Conservatives
Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock is acclaimed as the Tory candidate for the next federal election, the riding association announced yesterday.
The rookie MP went unchallenged and the exercise gave Norlock a chance to gush about the last few months in office.
"I think it is reasonable to say the party in Northumberland-Quinte West is happy with what they've seen and the government," he told a local newspaper.
Talk about creating an non-news event just to get publicity.
There is little chance anyone would have challenged him, considering he was elected less than a year ago. Heck, the Tories are absolutely gleeful, having sat in the wilderness for nearly two decades as the Liberals took this riding federally. Nobody would be stupid enough to take him on in a public fight.
Besides, it is only American Democrats who eat their own (or cranky Liberals). Take the case of Sen. Joe Lieberman, of Connecticut, who was most recently defeated by millionaire, political novice Ned Lamont, after more than 30 years of electoral success. Then, there was the very public battle over a Hamilton riding when Sheila Copps was sent packing by Tony Valeri.
Gnaw, there is no bad blood like this in Northumberland.
And, the Tories are gearing up for their own battle royale shortly with a hotly contested nomination for a provincial candidate. So, why spoil the fun and steal the limelight by taking on the federal guys.
With Lou (Who?) Rinaldi sitting in the wings waiting for the next provincial election to take place in the fall of 2007, the Tories are feeling like they are in the driver's seat. The same wave of popularity that brought Rinaldi to victory in the last election. Rinaldi merely rode on Dalton McGuinty's coattails as he swept Ontario as part of an anti-Harris backlash. Next time, Rinaldi might be riding a similar wave right out of office as anti-McGuinty sentiments grow. Or, that is what the Tories want to think.
So, Norlock's confirmation is just another bright news story on the front page of the local daily newspaper, letting all the citizens of Northumberland know how great things are going in Tory-land. It is like a postcard from relatives in Florida in February: the thought is nice, but it really sucks to be reminded of the reality of your own situation.
The rookie MP went unchallenged and the exercise gave Norlock a chance to gush about the last few months in office.
"I think it is reasonable to say the party in Northumberland-Quinte West is happy with what they've seen and the government," he told a local newspaper.
Talk about creating an non-news event just to get publicity.
There is little chance anyone would have challenged him, considering he was elected less than a year ago. Heck, the Tories are absolutely gleeful, having sat in the wilderness for nearly two decades as the Liberals took this riding federally. Nobody would be stupid enough to take him on in a public fight.
Besides, it is only American Democrats who eat their own (or cranky Liberals). Take the case of Sen. Joe Lieberman, of Connecticut, who was most recently defeated by millionaire, political novice Ned Lamont, after more than 30 years of electoral success. Then, there was the very public battle over a Hamilton riding when Sheila Copps was sent packing by Tony Valeri.
Gnaw, there is no bad blood like this in Northumberland.
And, the Tories are gearing up for their own battle royale shortly with a hotly contested nomination for a provincial candidate. So, why spoil the fun and steal the limelight by taking on the federal guys.
With Lou (Who?) Rinaldi sitting in the wings waiting for the next provincial election to take place in the fall of 2007, the Tories are feeling like they are in the driver's seat. The same wave of popularity that brought Rinaldi to victory in the last election. Rinaldi merely rode on Dalton McGuinty's coattails as he swept Ontario as part of an anti-Harris backlash. Next time, Rinaldi might be riding a similar wave right out of office as anti-McGuinty sentiments grow. Or, that is what the Tories want to think.
So, Norlock's confirmation is just another bright news story on the front page of the local daily newspaper, letting all the citizens of Northumberland know how great things are going in Tory-land. It is like a postcard from relatives in Florida in February: the thought is nice, but it really sucks to be reminded of the reality of your own situation.
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