By Jim Revell , with the winter winds caning ever closer in the horizon; and my-

bank account‘rbeooming

even smaller, I have finally found the time to write my first column. While the national scene is preoccupied with matters on the const— itution and the economy, we, here on P.E.I. are in the midst of two provincial political party leadership

campaigns . The leadership

contests were brought on by the expected ' resignation of Premier Angus MacIean.

Our present premier served faithfully for many years as a marber of the House of Commons and for a short span in the Rt. Honourable John Diefenbaker's Cabinet before entering politics here on P.E.I. In the spring of 197 9he was elected Premier on a platform of rural renaissance and a return to traditional values. Though the province has stumbled somewhat since that last provincial

election, it has .not been

because of a lack of efforton our premier's part. Politics and politicians sometimes

are looked upon unfavourably

but an examination of the Hon. Angus Maclean's

connections of all the Tory contestants. His only distinguishing characteristic in government has been that he has avoided all the difficult issues of the day, a problem when trying to develop your-,- self as a leader and decision maker.

Barry Clark is a young cabinet minister from Charlottetown. Closely associated with Horace Carver and David

-Weale at one time, he is

a refreshing alternative to some of the more traditional aspects of P.E.I. politics. Being a Protestant, his chances are enhanced if the

delegates to the convention

decide to vote on 4 religious backgrounds. His liabilites are his inexperience, and lack of contacts in the‘ party hierarchy. »

Fred Driscoll, the

‘ man everybody loves to

hate: 'students, doctors, and parents. The only

good factor is that he has "I

been the person in the P.C. cabinet to take a stand on matters of importance. It was Driscoll who fought balance billing from doctors and won, and

he has handled with equal skill the difficult position of Minister Responsible for Federal- Provincial Affairs. With

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taking over from the: now Minister of Veteran's Affairs Bennett Campbell. He has been in the public eye, speaking out on issues of the day and on

faulty government policies .

His most recent suggestion on the Cavendish Farms problem illustrates he has a good understanding

and ability to solve

potential difficulties in the— future. His liabilities are his P17091338 while a member of Alex Campbell's cabinet as Minister of 'Iburism and the Environ—

ment and his samhat

abrupt confrontationist public appearance.

Joe Ghiz is a former president of the party and has lined up impressive support from within caucus. He is perceived as being both

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and politically aware of any problems which face him. While he is young and offers a nan direction for the party he must contend with the fact that he hasn't tried the public before. Many peOple, ' however, believe he rates an excellent opportunity to knock off the present leader. 1

What does all this mean? Well it all adds up to an excellent opportunity for all of us to become involved in the decision making process on P.E.I. When we see the

evetns happen that we feel

are unjust we complain, "What can we do?" _So here is a chance to become involved in picking

your next premier. Political parties are always looking for young peOple to become involved.

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record for the past 30 the support of most of the

years is anything but that. elected Tory MLA'a and What about the premiers cabinet, if he is able to

replacement? And who is overcome the past,

going to lead the Liberal he is indeed a formidable

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party into the, next candidate. ‘ .. . prov1ncial election? Patrick Binns is the . z I." ,,.' £7,390, " Both leadership conventions final cabinet minister ’ ' ‘\ "’ “(WV '

are planned for the next month and students would be well advised to get

looking to be leader. A late entry into the race, he is not given a serious

involved. Therefore an chance by any insiders. A

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candidates in the what about the. nmzcmny

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race but only three are . is only two weeks away. ' ' UPEI LIBRARY

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to win; , _ , I there is going to be a- " P.S. Anyone wishing m mm: 2%.

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Joe Chiz's @cision to run against 3rd King's MLA Gilbert Clenents. Interim leader of the gnpositicn Gilbert Clements has delivered himself well in the past eight maths since

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