Globe reporters tweet from the B.C. Liberal convention
Follow the happenings in Whistler through tweets from Ian Bailey, Justine Hunter and Gary Mason
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"Not enough to run, but I get passionate," Mr. Bennett quips. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 6:39:39 PM -
BC Lib cand for Cariboo North says she believes in "thinking outside box." Just what party needs: more courageous visionaries. #bcl12by Gary Mason via twitter 10/26/2012 6:45:09 PM -
Former Chilliwack Con, now BC Lib John Martin on stage ...references Eagles reunion tour which was called "when hell freezes over." #bcl12by Gary Mason via twitter 10/26/2012 6:47:13 PM
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John Martin says he's aware of role he played as a Cons cand in helping NDP win Chilliwack byelection. Needs to make up for it. #bcl12by Gary Mason via twitter 10/26/2012 6:49:11 PM
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John Martin was one of the BC Libs' harshest critics when he was a Con. Undergone radical transformation. Brain transplant? #bcl12by Gary Mason via twitter 10/26/2012 6:50:40 PM
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At #BCL12 , speakers from across B.C are talking up free-enterprise unity in 2-minute slots as hundreds of delegates listen. #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:00:13 PM
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Luke Strimbold, mayor of Burns Lake, is now speaking to #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:01:40 PM
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OK. Here come breakout sessions at #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:03:27 PM
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That's a wrap on Free-Enterprise Friday opening session at #BCL12 . Does unity now reign in coalition? Not sure. #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:05:55 PM
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To be clear, Brad Bennett says he will never, ever run for public office. "This is as close as I get," he says in interview. #BCL12by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:25:52 PM
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"This", for Mr. Bennett, is rallying #BClibs troops at events like #BCL12 and working behind scenes. #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:27:11 PM
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"I know the sacrifices that people make to get into public life," says the grandson of one premier and son of another. #bcpoli #BCL12by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:28:30 PM
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Mr. Bennett says he was born into elected politics and has been around it all his life. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:29:22 PM
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Bennett: Too much time away from family and life in a "fishbowl" are among arguments against elected politics. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:31:22 PM
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"I haven't changed my mind for 54 years so my track record is pretty good on saying No" - Bennett, 54, on not running. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 7:38:46 PM
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Staning room only at #BCL12 session on keeping taxes\finances affordable for families. FinMin De Jong in house #bcpoli p.twimg.com
by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 8:40:55 PM -
Meanwhile, at #bcl12 session on jobs and the economy, Libs are being encouraged to be more supportive of Northern Gateway.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 8:45:50 PM -
Ben Bessler from Chilliwack up now at #bcl12 talking about red tape - he doesn't mention he's former BC Conservative activist.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 8:47:21 PM
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NDP MLA John Horgan is watching #bcl12 convention. Not taking notes about all the new ideas. Speaker now is talking energy from garbage.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 8:52:00 PM
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BC NDP MLAs John Horgan & Maurine Karagianis are observers at #BCL12. She says they're being well treated. #bcpoli p.twimg.com
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"This is Free-Enterprise Friday and I am a free enterpriser," says Ms. Karagianis. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 8:56:28 PM
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A key part of #bcl12 is offering FaceTime with Premier Clark. p.twimg.com
by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 8:57:26 PM -
"So far everybody has been very gracious...I saw a few alarmed looks," says Ms. Karagianis. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 8:58:21 PM
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"We plan to be very coordial while we're here and not provocative," says Ms. Karagianis. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 8:59:14 PM
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RT @seanleslie980: At one of 3 "breakout" sessions at #bcl12, input accepted from floor on strengthening economy....topics so far: cutti ...by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 9:27:44 PM
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RT @seanleslie980: ..also...okanagan pub owner says .05 crackdown has cut her biz 50%; supports change but says hospitality ind. needs h ...by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 9:27:49 PM
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Lots of former Socred ministers here today at #bcl12 - I can see Graham Bruce and Claude Richmond and we saw Jack Weisgerber via video.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:14:33 PM
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Stockwell Day up now, summing up why Christy Clark is great in 60 seconds. "Losing is not an option." #bcl12by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:15:32 PM
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Standing ovation for Stockwell Day, who tells assembled at #BCL12 "Losing is not an option." #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:16:43 PM
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Senator Gerry St. Germaine now has 60 seconds on floor of #bcl12 "the Socialist hoardes are outside the gates."by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:17:00 PM
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Day on Clark: "We do have the best and most capable premier in the country." Discuss. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:18:09 PM
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From #bcl12, we hear this wisdom: When you have a dog team it's always tough to be the lead husky.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:19:32 PM
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Former Lib MP Sukh Dhaliwal agreeing with Stock Day onneed for #Bclib govt. Dhaliwal aware of irony of agreeing with a Tory. #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:20:44 PM
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Despite the dire straits for #BClibs, #BCL12 seems to be oddly cheerful gathering from what I can see. #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:21:54 PM
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RT @jonathanfowlie: Liberal cabinet minister Rich Coleman as Stockwell Day and Gerry St. Germain address #bcl12: "I love it when a plan ...by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:21:59 PM
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Clark alert. Premier is about to return to #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:24:04 PM
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Speakers at #BCL12 who exceed 1m speaking slot being buzzed down by noise that sounds like something from The Price is Right. #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:26:40 PM
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A theme at #bcl12 discussion: "Be brave" and "maintain the courage of our convictions." This is governing party, not a fringe party, right?by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:30:41 PM
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There are, btw, said to be about 1,000 people at #BCL12 #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:35:28 PM
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"We cannot afford four years of change," says a #bcl12 delegate.by justine_hunter via twitter 10/26/2012 10:37:20 PM
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RT @fivethirtyeight: Obama's up 2-3 points in Ohio per all polling aggregates. Historically, that sort of advantage holds up a LOT with ...by Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:43:13 PM
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RT @fivethirtyeight: Obama inches up in forecast after solid day in tipping-point state polls. Win chances up to 74.4%. fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.comby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:43:54 PM
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RT @CKNW: Per @seanleslie980 @colemancountry says #BCLDB is looking at allowing #BCGov liquor stores to sell #BCLC lottery tickets #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:45:38 PM
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RT @tomfletcherbc: Group therapy at #bcl12, "Does this look like a party that will ever give up?" NO!" Standing room only now #bcpoliby Ian Bailey via twitter 10/26/2012 10:45:46 PM
