Saganash says "perception" of his campaign not reality
Romeo Saganash surprised many by suddenly withdrawing from the NDP leadership race last week.
Romeo Saganash surprised many by suddenly withdrawing from the NDP leadership race last week.
Romeo Saganash surprised many by suddenly withdrawing from the NDP leadership race last week.
Cree NDP Romeo Saganash plans to officially withdraw from the NDP leadership race Friday, APTN National News has confirmed.
The race of the NDP’s top spot is nearing the finish line.
While the community of Attawapiskat has dominated the national media for weeks, two Cree communities on the other side of James Bay each declared a state of emergency.
NDP leadership candidate Romeo Saganash says he’s getting more support as the days and months go by.
Jack Layton spent “many years” persuading NDP MP Romeo Saganash to run for Parliament, and now that the Cree politician has jumped into the race to replace the deceased leader he is also carrying the “hope and change” embodied by the party, says Layton’s widow and NDP MP Olivia Chow.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo says he is “excited” about NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s bid to become the next leader of the NDP and potentially “the prime minister of the country.”
One of the MP’s backing NDP leadership candidate Brian Topp dismissed Romeo Saganash’s ability to get support from party members outside Quebec.