BIBLE HILL - Tracy Parsons is taking another shot at federal politics.
The 45-year-old Bible Hill resident officially announced her intention to seek the Liberal nomination for the next federal election, representing Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley.
"I have experience, name recognition and a certain level of respect," Parsons told the Truro Daily News Wednesday.
Parsons ran for the Liberal Party in 2008, placing fourth out of five candidates. Independent Bill Casey won in a landslide victory, followed by NDP Karen Ollson, Conservative Joel Bernard, Parsons and Independent Rick Simpson.
Parsons said the economy and
agriculture are two priorities.
"There's no question the economy is the Number 1 issue and there has to be focus helping people through the issues," said Parsons. "And agriculture is still not being dealt with ... there is significant damage in this sector and we need to work with the government to find solutions."
Parsons believes the Liberals will dominate the next federal election.
"I think the Liberals will come back strong in the next election ... I'd like to continue the momentum ...," said Parsons, who is the vice-president of sales for a technology consulting firm, volunteers for several local and national charities and recently chaired the local Liberal provincial campaign for Bob Hagell.
Parsons has been involved in politics since the early 1980s when she joined the Progressive Conservative Party. She opposed the merger with the Canadian Alliance and went on to become leader of the Progressive Canadian Party.
Beaver Brook farmer Jim Burrows 51, is also seeking the nomination.
mchiasson@trurodaily.com
Parsons seeking Liberalnomination for next federal election
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- Micki
- - January 18th, 2010 at 10:13:08
She came in where in the last election?
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- AJ
- - January 18th, 2010 at 10:05:50
Yeah! A third place finisher and an elderly white man. Way to rock the boat, you progressive Liberals!
I'm a Liberal member myself, but this is PATHETIC. Let's get someone young, or from a different ethnic background for once. Maybe the party would stand a chance here then. It's better than trying the same failing strategy (nominating old middle class white people) every time and coming up short.
Why not try to get a Mi'Kmaq candidate? Or better yet, Raymond Tynes! -
- Anderson
- - January 18th, 2010 at 09:51:40
Tracy Parsons is an exceptionally qualified candidate, well connected, and brings to the table a great deal of experience and insight into the federal political process.
Stephen Harper keeps showing us what the Conservative party is really about - the politics of division and Republican American values.
The fact is that we're going to have a Liberal government come the next election and the best person to represent us is Tracy. -
- Aurora
- - January 18th, 2010 at 09:43:58
I do not recognize the name at all -- but from the photos on the web site at tracyparsons.ca I have seen her around.
Not sure what to make of this one, she doesn't have a very successful track record and her blog (which should be full of info) has had 4 posts in 2 years. Ummm... Go Liberals!!????
I have never voted in any election (provincial or federal) for anything but Liberal. Guess it is time for me to rethink my voting habit -- at least as far as N.S. politics goes. -
- Sarah
- - January 18th, 2010 at 09:41:51
She has name recognition? I've never heard of her.
