This post originally included a quote posted elsewhere which I have now removed from this blog. The quote was counter-productive and inappropriate, so I’ve decided to change this post to focus on the positives of the Manitoba Liberal Party. The following (with some slight modifications) was part of my response to that original message:
The Manitoba Liberal Party has by far the best policy platform for this province, with better financial accountability than the PCs, better provisions for implementing social programming than the NDP, and a stronger environmental/rewealth plan than the Greens. This policy is ever-evolving based on the feedback not only from our growing membership but from Manitobans as a whole.
The work that Dr. Gerrard has been doing has been noticed by the people of Manitoba. I’ve met thousands of people over the past six months who have voiced a strong respect for the character and judgment of the “Good Doctor”. When Dr. Gerrard takes a stand on an issue, Manitobans know that it’s because he believes in it, not because of political posturing or machiavellian strategy, but because he believes that it’s the RIGHT THING TO DO.
The time has come in this province for government that is truly accountable to all Manitobans; this means a government where opinions from all sides of the political spectrum are heard and respected, and where opposition parties are allowed to contribute to policy and debate.
I strongly believe that we are starting the journey towards a Liberal government in Manitoba. I don’t know how long the journey will take, whether it will be in one election cycle or more, but I know that the positive response we’ve been receiving will continue to grow.
I am proud to stand with Dr. Gerrard and Mr. Lamoureux, with Paul Hesse, and with the many other Liberals who are contributing to a better Manitoba. Together we will continue to engage the people of Manitoba and we will bring forward a better way of governing this province.
I think that strategically we wanted to keep our secret a little longer: we’ve been receiving a very positive response from the residents of Elmwood, and Dr. Gerrard, myself, and other good Liberals plan to continue our dialog with the voters up to, during, and after the Elmwood By-election.
Change is coming to Manitoba, and with the support of the people of Elmwood, I hope that change will be arriving in my neighbourhood sometime this spring.
Regan Wolfrom 
‘…I strongly believe that we are starting the journey towards a Liberal government in Manitoba. I don’t know how long the journey will take, whether it will be in one election cycle or more…’
@Regan: We have already had 3 election cycles! Are you proposing that the party wait another 1 or 2 cycles for any positive result!?!
We’re seeing positive results right now in Elmwood, and our work right now is focused on making sure those results carry through to election day. I’m seeing the benefits of Dr. Gerrard’s work every day as we meet more people in the area.
politically, my family has always leaned towards the conservatives when it comes to federal politics and politics in general.. but it seems to me that provincially, my beloved elmwood has been all but forgotten about by the NDP and Conservative parties..
Regan you are the only member of any political party that i personally can gain easy access to your ideas, activities and political platform for because of this i like you as a candidate. i don’t agree with all your ideas, especially those that deal with crime.. but i will strongly suggest to my parents that they vote for you in the election. i now live on the south side of the city, but i hope to return to elmwood some day soon.
wpgcc: Thank you very much for your comments. As far as crime, is it that you believe in stronger punishment as a deterrent instead of social programs for prevention?
well i don’t think that social programs are a bad thing, i just feel that there has to be a serious consequence to one’s actions.
one example i can think of is mandatory minimum sentences.
I’ll have to admit, I’ve never looked into mandatory minimums in enough detail to say that I wouldn’t support them. All I know is that social programs do work, and so does a strong focus on community group and police coordination, so I’d need to see those in the mix along with any other ideas.