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A Senator, A Candidate, and A Blogger

I’m proud to draw your attention to three more endorsements of my candidacy, in no particular order.

The first is from The Honourable and Very Reverend Dr. Lois Miriam Wilson, a former independent Senator (appointed by Prime Minister Chrétien), former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, and a Companion of the Order of Canada. Some of Lois’ other accomplishments include being a recipient of the Pearson Medal of Peace, a director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and a member of Fair Vote Canada’s advisory board (something that you know is of particular interest to me). Lois writes, “I endorse Chris Tindal because he clearly articulates a sound political platform and demonstrates political leadership of a fresh young generation.”

The second is from Dr. Rose A. Dyson, a former federal Progressive Conservative candidate and current Chair of Science for Peace (Media Working Group) at the University of Toronto. It’s been great to get to know Rose better over the past few years. She writes, “Chris Tindal is exactly the kind of ethical, Green candidate we need in Parliament. His sound judgment and grasp of the political challenges facing us at this juncture in our human history inspires and offers hope for a sustainable future to young and old alike in Toronto Centre.”

The third endorsement is from our progressive blogging community. I was happy to read last week that James Calder of The Progressive Right was coming to my campaign launch, saying “it’s time to try something new.” He made it clear, however (both in his post and when speaking with me at the launch) that he was just kicking the tires. Then, two days after visiting our office, he made a post titled Vote for Chris Tindal in Toronto Centre.

Thanks to all! I’m honoured to have your support.

Campaign Office Opening: Photos

Thanks to Shaun and Everett for posting photos from our amazing campaign office opening party on Flickr and Facebook. I’ve copied some of my favourites below. (To round out the web two-point-oh-ness of it all, I’m told a third person will be posting a YouTube video tonight.) Last Tuesday we became only the second Toronto Centre campaign to open an office full time, providing further evidence that we are a very serious factor in this by-election.

Oh, and I should also thank Jim Harris for posting a delightful photo of my friend Matt looking very stunned. Matt’s wife and I have been teasing him all day. Says Matt (quoting Jackie Chiles), “this is the most public of my many humiliations.”

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Stuff We Need

Hi everyone, Jeff Brownridge here—Chris’ campaign generic viagra manager. You’ll hear from me every once and a while in the lead-up to March 17th.

First of all, the campaign is going extremely well so far. Our campaign office opening was packed and, as Jim Harris reports, we’re receiving a lot of support from people here in the riding.

Today, I’m specifically writing to ask for your help with some things we need for our campaign office at 538 Parliament. If you can loan us any of the below items please email me or call our office.

  • 4 2 cordless drills
  • 4 office chairs
  • 1 couch
  • 1 coffee maker
  • 2 computers
  • 2 monitors, preferably flat-screen
  • 1 3-line phone
  • Four 1 or 2 line phones
  • Printer(s) & ink/toner
  • Small table for coffee maker/literature
  • Cash box
  • Bulletin board
  • Large wall calendar
  • Accordion files
  • Staplers
  • Cookies (nut free)
  • Paper cutter
  • Toilet paper
  • A happy song for our office staff, preferably an original composition

Thanks!

Jeff