Simons Bows Out of NDP Leadership Race

Thursday, April 07, 2011 01:48 PM

Prince George, B.C.- Just over a week to go before the provincial New Democrats vote on who will be their new leader, and one of the candidates has pulled out of the race.

Nicholas Simons has bowed out, and is throwing his support behind candidate John Horgan. "I believe that John Horgan is an exciting politician who is emerging just when the NDP needs an extra boost. He’s smart, engaging,passionate, and says what he thinks –and I don’t even always agree with him. But I think he will be the best leader for the NDP, and the best Premier for the Province."

Simons says hemade his decision last night following the debate in Terrace. "I spoke to Mike (Farnworth)and Dana (Larson)last night, and to Adrian (Dix) this morning. All the candidates are my friends, and that’s not going to change. But I
think John Horgan will surprise and impress a lot of people, as he has impressed me."

The provincial New Democrats will cast ballots on April 17th to select the leader who will take over the post vacant since Carole James stepped down.

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Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2011 01:48 PM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Surefire on April 7 2011 9:30 PM

I don't know the man but I don't know any of the rest of the N.D.P candidates either. that being said Mr. simonds has stepped down without malace and heighly recomended John Horgan and Mr. Simonds gave Mr. Horgan such a heigh recomendation that I must say that's the one I'm going to vote for.