Wow... I'm surprised this forum gets so hot like this so fast when news breaks out... xD
But anyway, for those who dislike Carole James, here's a story to add fuel to your cause:
CTV News: With Campbell gone, is James the best leader for NDP?
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With Campbell gone, is James the best leader for NDP?
By: ctvbc.ca
Date: Thursday Nov. 4, 2010 5:30 PM PT
Now that the B.C. New Democrats have lost their favourite target in Premier Gordon Campbell, all eyes are on leader Carole James -- and not everyone thinks she should continue to head the party.
James was unable to defeat Campbell in the 2005 and 2009 elections. In the end, it was the premier who defeated himself.
Pollster Mario Canseco of Angus Reid Strategies told CTV News that Campbell's decision to resign is a bad omen for the New Democrats.
"It's not good for the immediate future because they do not have anyone they can criticize as much as they were criticizing Campbell," Canseco said.
Although Campbell's approval rating plunged to a historic low of nine per cent last month, James's numbers aren't that much better.
"Basically, one in four people see her as somebody who can run the show in Victoria," Canseco said.
But James has been hesitant to comment on her struggling popularity.
When asked why she was unable to boost her own ratings while Campbell's fell, she answered: "Well, in fact I'm very proud of the record of New Democrats and the work we've done since the election."
Former New Democrat strategist Bill Tieleman wonders if Carole James is the right person to unseat the Liberals.
"It's unusual for any political leader in this day and age to get three tries at winning an election. That's up to the NDP delegates and members. Clearly it's going be a challenge," he said.
MLA Bob Simpson has openly questioned James's leadership, but he was kicked out of the party caucus for his criticism. He believes that she has been unable to endear herself to B.C. voters, despite seven years of trying.
"She hasn't captured the hearts and minds of British Columbians to date, and now with the Liberals having an opportunity to renew themselves through a new leadership, maybe the NDP needs to look at that as well," he said.
With a report from CTV British Columbia's Shannon Paterson
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The article is pretty much bang on at what I feel are Jame's weak points. Criticizing a lot, but not producing anything that could counter the problem. In fact, both parties are probably suffering from the fact that they no longer have very clear agendas ever since the resignation occurred.
For the next election to be of any use, I hope that both parties can breathe in new life by creating new party objectives and agendas as well as electing good leaders for the premier's office. Heck, I don't mind if another party was even formed to offer a bit of competition to the two existing camps. But something different is definitely needed.