Independent candidate Jody Wilson-Raybould celebrates her election win in Vancouver on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.In the end, Jody Wilson-Raybould’s big gamble paid off. The Independent incumbent took in roughly one-third of the votes in Vancouver Granville, surging past Liberal Taleeb Noormohamed to win the riding.
“This win means that it’s okay to stand up for what you believe in, to speak your truth, to act with integrity even when the implications might descend on you – that if you believe in public service, if you believe in contributing to the country and using your voice to address issues, that that matters,” she said, speaking without notes.
“This election more than others, the candidates seemed to lack authenticity. But Jody is different. There is a deep authenticity to her.” Ms. Wilson-Raybould will, however, have to work without a party infrastructure and resources. As thoughtful and principled as she is, it may be hard for her to effect change as an Independent.
RobertFife Jody Wilso -Raybould is the example of what a politician should be... Honest and for the people. You are a true example to the next generation as what a politician should stand for....
You don't deserve this Puglaas I think you and Kinsella tried to take down Trudeau. Isn't your husband his best friend?
Only time will tell that.
Congta Me Jody Wilson Very proud of you and people who re-elected you!
Good for her. She stood up for ethics in the SNC-Lavelin affair and won on election night. Maybe there is hope for us after all.
Not impressed
RobertFife I hope 1st on her plate is SNCLavalinScandal investigation on TrudeauCorruption
Now let’s see what she will do to help her people. Don’t know how this pos will help being in Vancouver when her people aren’t
Independent you will stay. No party wants you.
Will his cabinst be 1/2 and 1/2 or was that a thing of the past
RobertFife Congrats - but it will be pretty lonely over there in the House as a lone independent.
RobertFife She should become Speaker of the House......
Good for her, that alone would have been a reason NOT to vote for Trudeau
Sit her next to the Cons. She’s been one all along.
You should have spoken your truth you are not a warrior women, you are in it for yourself just like JT🤮
Jody won, Vancouver Granville lost, do you see a pattern here... 🤔
Such 1980s cool girl talk.
Now let’s see what that mouth can do.
I'm happy Puglaas won but I'm not so sure there's going to be a payoff. As an independent she'll have a job but she won't have a voice. Private members' bills almost never pass. Her best hope is the Libs loose power and she is picked up by whoever takes their place.
But how will her husband get to Ottawa now?
Revenge is a plate best served cold.
Great that you won.
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