Stop The Vote Split And Defeat The Conservatives

The Vote Split in Saanich-Gulf Islands The recent group effort to stop the vote split and defeat the Conservatives recognized that of all ridings in Canada, Saanich-Gulf Islands presented a unique set of variables to start the campaign. All three opposition candidates are current or former Green Party members and activists. And all three are about to split the vote and ensure the citizens of S-GI receive no green representation. Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, has held this riding over the last four elections upholding the long standing tradition of the riding's vote split resulting in Conservative representation. Since his party became government and he rose to senior Cabinet status, his portion of the popular vote sank to a mere 34%. Yet paradoxically, the Liberal/NDP vote split, exasperated by the Green Party, allows for his continued stranglehold on this renowned "green" riding. More at: http://www.pej.org/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=7018&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 [Proofreader’s note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on October 22, 2007]

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