What have we been offered by those who want to be the leader of the BC Liberal party

On November 9^th, 2010, just days after the announced resignation of Premier Gordon Campbell, Jeff Jedras of the National Post wrote an article entitled, “BC Liberal Leadership still a prize worth winning” (http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/11/09/jeff-jedras-b-c-liberal-leadership-still-a-prize-worth-winning/#ixzz1A5LdypS0).  His article began with the following:

It’s hard to know where to start in appreciating the wacky state of B.C. politics. It has arguably the most electorally successful premier in B.C. history in Gordon Campbell, who survived a drunk-driving charge while in office, only to be felled by a caucus and taxpayer revolt. A taxpayer rebellion led by Bill Vander Zalm, a former premier who presided over the destruction of the once-mighty Social Credit brand and left office in disgrace and mockery. And an opposition party in the BC NDP that, with the government at historic lows in the polls, seemed more interested in knifing its own leader, Carole James.

The latest development, Campbell’s resignation as Premier, was both inevitable and surprising. He tried to save himself with a televised infomercial a few weeks ago, offering large personal tax cuts, but the damage was done. With a caucus revolt brewing, Campbell recognized the writing was on the wall and decided to go as gracefully as possible …

That was nearly two months ago, and since then what have we been offered by those who want to be the leader of the BC Liberal party -- and premier of the province? … here’s a quick reminder:

This Week in BC Politics (Dec 20 - 26th)

Here's a snapshot of stories from the past week ... just click the link in the story title

BC Conservative Party names board for Kamloops North Thompson -- Barriere Star Journal 

The BC Conservative Party named its Board of Directors for the Kamloops North Thompson Riding on Saturday, Dec. 11, during a meeting held at the McLure …

COLUMN: Don't sacrifice set election dates -- BCLocalNews

VICTORIA – Christy Clark could run in a by-election if she wins the BC Liberal leadership vote in February, but she is leaning towards an early general …

BC Liberal leadership rivals square off on tax cuts -- Globe and Mail

Kevin Falcon says Christy Clark, one of his rivals for the leadership of the BC Liberals, has fallen prey to NDP thinking on tax cuts…

'A propitious time' in BC politics, MLA says -- Cranbrook Daily Townsman

Right now, if there's an election, and there's a credible alternative to the NDP and the BC Liberals, I think we're going to end up with a brand new party ...

BC Rail probe is a bold move -- The Province

Although the BC Rail corruption saga was the most serious and disturbing political scandal of the decade -- with many unanswered questions about the biggest …

BC ombudsperson asked to investigate coroner's resignation -- Vancouver Sun

... but several allegations of direct political interference in the coroner's office have since been made in the media by former chief coroners and BC's ...

Basi memos show need for B.C. Rail inquiry -- North Shore News

British Columbians are owed a full, sworn exposé of the political shenanigans that led to the dealing away of a critical public asset -- BC Rail -- into the...

Economy at stake in BC recall campaign -- Journal of Commerce

The worst kept secret in British Columbia is that big labour and their political arm, the NDP, are involved. Leaked memos from NDP meetings …

De Jong camp hopes Christy and Kevin keep fighting -- The Province (blog)

... the legendary political operator from Alberta who steered Ralph Klein's career for many years, is in British Columbia working for Liberal leadership

Seasons greetings from BC Hydro -- Vancouver Sun (blog)

In short, by the time the holiday season is over, this thing is pretty much a done deal. And in the BC Liberal political lexicon, that's what they mean by ...

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