As expected, the Kennedy leadership campaign made a strong showing at federal Liberal British Columbia regional vice-president Stephen Kukucha's Sunday afternoon olive branch party. Those at the gathering tell us Dean Crawford, Bob Hans, Letlotlo "Coco" Lefoka, James and Jennifer Hatton, Doug Leung, Craig Munroe, Rikia Saddy, Shannon Salter, Don Stickney and our good friend Prem Vinning all put in an appearance at Mr. Kukucha's Kitsilano home. But the Dion campaign was also there, including Billy Cunningham, Forrest Parlee, Karn Manhas, Mark Marissen, Andrew Phillips and Mike Witherly,
Others in attendance were Ignatieff supporters Bilal Cheema, Swithin D'Souza, Kim Emsley-Leik, Manjot Hallen, Gerry Lenoski, Jatinder Rai - as well as Dryden supporters Roy Bornmann, Thoren Hudyma, Adam Johnson and Sarah Sidhu. And there was a non-partisan contigent featuring party executive director Mark Grant, former provincial returning officer Kim Haakstad and her deputy Michele Cadario. But, somewhat surprisingly, there were only two standard bearers from the Rae campaign: Greg Wilson and Pam McDonald - although we're assured more were invited. As our astute readers will remember, the former Ontario premier won the largest number of delegates in British Columbia. But we're told an effort will be made to ensure future events include increased representation from his team.
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In other words, pretty much the same people that attended Mark Marissen and Mike Hillman's "meet the candidates" parties earlier this year. New leader, same old guard. The lpcbc is as incestuous as ever.
Bob Hans has been trying to take a stab at Provincial politics before in Jagrup Brar's riding of Panorama Ridge.
Looks like Prem is on the prowl again.
Same people. Old news.
Where was Amar Randhawa? How about Parm Bains?
Looks like a winning team is coming together. So what if some of them are the same folks who helped delivered 4 out of 5 election wins for the Liberals since 1993? These are exciting times to be a liberal in BC.
"Looks like a winning team is coming together. So what if some of them are the same folks who helped delivered 4 out of 5 election wins for the Liberals since 1993? These are exciting times to be a liberal in BC."
Sure, if you're amongst the privileged in their closed society.
Obviously not having an all new team, just the same people who want power and privilege and hoping to get appointments.
Well if one looks at the actually seat totals in BC I don't see how one could say that anyone delivered a win for the Liberals in BC at all. I suspect most Conservatives would be happy to keep the old crowd around.
Was Peter A Ker there? You would think with all the praise Peter heaped on Steve he would be sure to get an invitation. Or, perhaps, Mr. Kukucha us a stickler about correct spelling?
I guess the other Rae supporters either went back to the NDP...
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