Nash says she can make a difference

The Hill Times:

NDP leadership candidate Peggy Nash says she would make a difference in Canada’s electoral system, economy, environment, foreign policy, social programs.

“I am the only candidate with the perfect combination of skills our party requires in its next leader.

“One distinguishing asset is my extensive background in community building and grassroots organizing. I have been uniting groups and individuals around important issues and campaigns all my life. I know how to bring people together, fight those standing in our way, and win.

“I bring the unique experience of a career based on negotiating the needs of private business and ensuring people prosper in our economy. This, along with the credentials I developed as Industry and Finance Critic, is an asset no other contender has.

“Of critical importance is the ability of our next leader to unite our caucus, team, and membership—I am the one who will do this most effectively. Our party has come too far to risk fractures or compromise who we are. Plus, my tenure as NDP president gave me unique perspective into how we need to improve.

“Lastly, the NDP deserves a leader who will move ideas like proportional representation from the platform into action so that we can inspire the 40 per cent of Canadians who don’t vote.”

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