tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post4325033041309381585..comments2024-03-20T08:05:26.167+00:00Comments on Bracknell Blog: Thoughts on Iain Dales Thoughts on Candidate Selection from BracknellMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-85855802650740895172009-11-02T08:43:56.346+00:002009-11-02T08:43:56.346+00:00Iwas one of the less than half a percent of regist...Iwas one of the less than half a percent of registered voters who went to the Open Primary and found myself asking the question "Do I want a local MP?" or "Do I want some one who will be an asset to the Government of this country?" after hearing Rory Stewart speak. I have to say that I had not rated him having read his leaflet, but after hearing him speak was very impressed - so easy to listen to and he made some valid points and did not toe the party line. I am very pleased he was selected in Penrith - I think he will be an asset in any future Government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-10930739219241436342009-10-27T20:14:09.737+00:002009-10-27T20:14:09.737+00:00Thanks Paddy, a very interesting point you raise.Thanks Paddy, a very interesting point you raise.dazmandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859994295771083457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-755834342571488774.post-81090838081287281712009-10-27T09:13:27.072+00:002009-10-27T09:13:27.072+00:00From what I have read Bracknell has got itself a c...From what I have read Bracknell has got itself a candidate and almost certainly an MP who will focus well on local issues. I worry though about his general politics and have written an article here which expresses my concerns:<br /><br />http://www.bloggernews.net/122754Paddy Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847108655078927970noreply@blogger.com