Assorted notes on Dwain Lingenfelter's campaign launch today based on the reports I've seen so far...
First off, it's surely a bad sign that "winning" is apparently the main message which Lingenfelter is seeking to sell, rather than anything he'd like to get done upon doing do.
On the brighter side, the volunteer initiative looks to be a significant positive. And the mention of a Web site (which as best I can tell has yet to be launched) suggests at least some awareness of Internet traditions.
Finally, as a point of interest, note that Lingenfelter only managed half the turnout that Jack Layton managed for his Regina breakfast appearance this fall. Which seems particularly striking considering how much of the caucus has already announced its support. Which may serve as an indication that the party's grassroots at least aren't yet anywhere near as supportive as the caucus.
Mind you, the best news for Lingenfelter so far may be the relative disorganization and indecisiveness of the most likely alternatives. With nobody else yet willing to formally announce and all the past or present MLAs in the mix playing a waiting game, it may be that Lingenfelter will be able to get a head start which puts him out of reach - though it's hard to see it ultimately being a plus for the party's hopes of winning the next election if nobody else ends up putting together a substantial support network.
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