Deborah Meredith

Last night Art asked me how I thought the CPC would do in yesterday's four by-elections. Although I predicted the results, I'm pleasantly surprised how close Deborah Meredith came in Vancouver Quadra. It says alot for a candidate that is willing to put the effort needed in going door to door as well as the fact that Conservative support is alot stronger than any poll is able to forecast. Meredith might have won this riding if she had received more support from the national office. PMSH was here recently and didn't visit the riding. That little show of support might have swung the 76 votes needed to win. I apperceive that headquarters were backing the 'star candidate' Mary McNeil for the nomination which might explain their lack of support.