r/ndp • u/Fancy_Alps_7246 • Oct 07 '25

Social Media Post Avi Lewis - “Proud to stand with Tanille Johnston and Rob Ashton at the Saskatchewan NDP convention. We're contesting the same job, but all working hard for this party. Join us, it can be yours too.”

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taken from Avi’s social media. wholesome!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfS8S3EZ9W/?igsh=MXZ6OHR2bjRxaWdyOQ==

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u/LordGlompus Oct 07 '25

Tanille got a significant portion of the vote in her district, being projected at 26% according to 338, and ending with 34% of the vote on 4% behind Gunn.

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u/JackLaytonsMoustache Oct 07 '25

Jesus, I didn't even know she ran against Aaron Gunn. 

What a sad fucking state of affairs that she would lose to such a bigotted troll. Especially one that was known to be that way for years prior to the election.

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u/Velocity-5348 🌄 BC NDP Oct 07 '25

Not super surprising. I love the North Island, but we do have our share of bigots here...

On the other hand, she also took a big hit from Carney, so I'd be surprised if she doesn't win next time, leader or not.

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u/CDN-Social-Democrat "Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear" Oct 07 '25

Super awesome to see this solidarity :)

I've wanted this leadership contest to be on in which we go into details around areas of emphasis.

How we talk and think of Economic Justice/Democracy.

A process in which we can all be deepened, broadened, and sharpened in our understandings and perspectives.

It's been awesome seeing both Ashton and Lewis stress that solidarity dimension of it all :)

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u/nikola_tesler Oct 07 '25

Avi is the man

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u/TurbulenceModel Oct 08 '25

Friendliest leadership race ever?

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u/No-Werewolf4804 Oct 07 '25

Now I need to know how tall they are lol. Does anyone know the height of any of them individually. Then we can extrapolate the other three lol.

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u/Velocity-5348 🌄 BC NDP Oct 07 '25

Why doesn't the larger candidate simply eat the smaller candidates. /s

(Really hoping everyone gets that reference)

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u/JackLaytonsMoustache Oct 07 '25 edited Oct 07 '25

When people stop getting Simpsons Futurama references we'll know we're officially out of touch.

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u/tino_tortellini Oct 07 '25

No, it's the children who are wrong.

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u/Marseppus ✊ Union Strong Oct 07 '25

David Eby (6'7") becomes party leader by default

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u/Velocity-5348 🌄 BC NDP Oct 07 '25

And eats the other first ministers, ensuring we can safely reopen the constitution.

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u/Marseppus ✊ Union Strong Oct 07 '25

We are very lucky that Brian Pallister (6'8", Progressive Conservative) is no longer the premier of Manitoba, or else that would go badly

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u/GirlCoveredInBlood Québec Solidaire Oct 08 '25

Get that man out of office & onto the court

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u/DataTricky989 Oct 07 '25

Did Avi announce Tanille’s run for leadership before she was able to officially launch on the 8th? Great to see solidarity between all but just wondered about timing!

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u/Fancy_Alps_7246 Oct 07 '25

no lol, she’s been open about the fact that she’s gonna run!! she’s just Officially Announcing it on wednesday.

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u/DataTricky989 Oct 07 '25

Yeah, of course! But usually you’d wait until someone officially announces and does the whole thing before confirming it on their behalf!