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**LottiFurmann** · 07-03-2012, 04:38 AM

I can bet with you that Michelle will be fielded if she wants to. She has got the credentials and GE scars to qualify. WP must be nuts if they insist on grassroots activities. There is no candidates with that sort qualifiactions beating at WP doors

The grassroots pre-requisite is for the lesser qualified candidates and it is indeed a good proving ground.

If WP and its supporters keep talking about the grassroots activities pre-requisite, it may turn away potential A grade candidates who don't have the time.

The single most important function of a political party is to get good people into parliament to represent their ward. It is not do social or grassroots works.

Commitment to grassroots work serves 2 functions (1) remove the wheat from the chaff and (2) engage the people to receive their votes.

Michelle is obviously in the wheat category and her name and her previous GE experience and exposure will get votes. Any additional grassroots work is a bonus but not as important or crucial as someone will lesser profile.

Its is imporant that the tail does not wag the dog and WP must also not send out that message. I say this because that is the message that is going out. There are alot of brainy and sharp people out there and doing many important things. They might not come forward if WP keeps drumming in the grassroots focus.

Grassroots/MTP sessions came from Francis Thomas, bless his soul but for some reason it has taken on a life of its own. Parliament once the seat is captured seems secondary. We need to be sure that this is not true or if that is only a perception it is wiped out.

Hope this is taken in the spirit that it is given.

Michelle is a good candidate, that I very much agree.

However, joining WP is not a garanteed appreoach for her to be selected to be a candidate. The present WP always have the practise of selecting candidates of whom had shown commitment through grassroots activities.

Lets wait and see if she had the stamina to last for such hard work required of her.

07-03-2012, 04:38 AM	#24
LottiFurmann Join Date Jan 2008 Posts 4,494 Senior Member	I can bet with you that Michelle will be fielded if she wants to. She has got the credentials and GE scars to qualify. WP must be nuts if they insist on grassroots activities. There is no candidates with that sort qualifiactions beating at WP doors The grassroots pre-requisite is for the lesser qualified candidates and it is indeed a good proving ground. If WP and its supporters keep talking about the grassroots activities pre-requisite, it may turn away potential A grade candidates who don't have the time. The single most important function of a political party is to get good people into parliament to represent their ward. It is not do social or grassroots works. Commitment to grassroots work serves 2 functions (1) remove the wheat from the chaff and (2) engage the people to receive their votes. Michelle is obviously in the wheat category and her name and her previous GE experience and exposure will get votes. Any additional grassroots work is a bonus but not as important or crucial as someone will lesser profile. Its is imporant that the tail does not wag the dog and WP must also not send out that message. I say this because that is the message that is going out. There are alot of brainy and sharp people out there and doing many important things. They might not come forward if WP keeps drumming in the grassroots focus. Grassroots/MTP sessions came from Francis Thomas, bless his soul but for some reason it has taken on a life of its own. Parliament once the seat is captured seems secondary. We need to be sure that this is not true or if that is only a perception it is wiped out. Hope this is taken in the spirit that it is given. Michelle is a good candidate, that I very much agree. However, joining WP is not a garanteed appreoach for her to be selected to be a candidate. The present WP always have the practise of selecting candidates of whom had shown commitment through grassroots activities. Lets wait and see if she had the stamina to last for such hard work required of her.
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