Provincial New Democrat caucus outreach coordinator Raj Sihota may not have actually announced she's running for the party's nomination in Vancouver-Hastings. But her campaign team seems to have already left the starting gate. According to a leaked email, the team is having a garden party/fundraiser for Ms. Sihota this coming Sunday. The email was sent to supporters by David Black, the federal New Democrat's former treasurer. Like Ms. Sihota, Mr. Black endorsed moderate candidate Nils Jensen during the provincial party's leadership race. Ten bucks says he's also going to be playing a prominent role in Ms. Sihota's nomination/election campaign. The following is a copy of that email.

Subject: Committee to nominate Raj Sihota

Hi,

Please follow the link below for your invitation to a Garden Party hosted by Joan & Bill Fletcher in support of Raj Sihota for Vancouver-Hastings.

Please join us.

http://homepage.mac.com/davidopeiu378/Invites22.html

David Black