Posted on March 31, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
Northumberland Quinte West nominates their Green Party of Canada Candidate for the next election. Welcome to the fold Stan Grizzle! Here is some unsolicited advice for you and your EDA. Don’t miss the 10% mark next time! Build some pockets of supporters who can reinforce each others efforts in the next election. Above all, cut some deals with local politicians, and fast. Municipal elections will be in full swing 1 year from now, so leverage your potential to get out the vote with local politicians.
Filed under: 2008 Election, Greens In the News, election readiness | Tagged: Canadian Election, election readiness, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, green party organizing | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 22, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
Here’s a little proof that campaign finance has a strong impact on voters. This data is all based upon the financial history of Ontario riding associations, and local campaigns over the past two years.
Filed under: 2008 Election, Electoral Finance, Fundraising, election readiness | Tagged: Canadian Election, election readiness, election results, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, green party organizing, money in politics | 22 Comments »
Posted on March 18, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
While the Green party of Canada has been conspicuously silent, Frank DeJong of the Green Party of Ontario has gotten some recent media attention on his Northern Ontario Tour. Ontario is a very strong region for the Green Party of Canada, and a lot of their success can be laid at the doors of the GPO, and the GPO’s strong local organizers.
Filed under: Greens In the News, Internal Green Politics, Organizing | Tagged: David Chernushenko, Frank DeJong, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, Green Party Ontario | 3 Comments »
Posted on March 12, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
With a By-Election in the offing for New Westminster—Coquitlam in British Columbia, Elizabeth May might actually have a chance to win a seat in parliament. She had best ensure that if she runs, she wins. There is a Green Party Leadership contest next year, and a three time loser will be in a tight corner.
Filed under: 2008 Election, Ridings to Watch, election readiness | Tagged: election readiness, Elizabeth May, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, green party organizing, Leadership race | 10 Comments »
Posted on March 7, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
It’s time for smart and ambitous local politicians to be joining the Green Party. This will give them a committed core group of campaigners, plus the supporter databases that come with Party affiliations. The quid pro quo for the Green Party is access to a broadening list of identified voters, and stronger roots in the community.
Filed under: Organizing, Political Strategy, election readiness | Tagged: Canadian Election, election readiness, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, green party organizing, political organizing | 2 Comments »
Posted on March 2, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
Elizabeth May of the Green Party of Canada restated her commitment to run in Central Nova riding in the next Canadian general election. This is pretty much a lost cause, so long as Conservative Cabinet Minister Peter Mackay continues his family’s hammer lock on the riding. This is a first class strategic blunder, and barring an Act Of God, will prove to be the undoing of Elizabeth May.
Filed under: 2008 Election, Greens In the News, Internal Green Politics, Political Strategy, Ridings to Watch | Tagged: David Chernushenko, Elizabeth May, green party canada, Green Party of Canada, green party organizing, internal green party politics, vote green | 12 Comments »
Posted on March 1, 2009 by bluegreenblogger
Sleazy Conservative dope law supports criminal gangs. Mandatory jail time for growing 1 pot plant. This policy is tailor made to increase gang violence, and drug profits for the baddest guys out there.
Filed under: Sleazy Politics (CRAP) | Tagged: Political welfare | 6 Comments »