The Telegram - News - Local

  • Print
  • Send to a friend
  • Comment (33)
  •  

Lt.-Gov. 2012 - the final round

Government House. — Telegram photo

Government House. — Telegram photo

Published on August 24, 2012
Published on August 6, 2012

Who would you send to Government House?

Topics :
Government House , The Telegram , Newfoundland and Labrador

The first round is over, and the strongest contenders have been identified. Now you get to choose your favourite from a list of 10 possible replacements for Lieutenant-Governor John Crosbie.

In July we asked you to help the PM choose the successor to John Crosbie as lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Crosbie’s appointment is expected to end in early 2013 and Harper is likely mulling over his options.

We asked who you thought deserves the honour of being named the next lieutenant-governor of the province?

Online nominations at www.thetelegram.com closed as of July 31. After careful scrutiny and tabulation we unveiled a full slate of nominees.

In the full spirit of modern democracy, we have had our share of technical challenges. In spite of that, we have identified the top 10 vote-collecting answers for the final, hopefully trouble-free, vote.

Follow this link, or click on the “Who would you send to Government House” button to register your vote.

Voting is open until Aug. 29, after which The Telegram will tabulate the results and publish the results in our Sept. 1 edition.

Will Stephen Harper listen?

Probably not, but it’s a fun discussion to have over the summer. To quote Jerry Boyle, “if you can mark an X, you’re our kind of people.”

telegram@thetelegram.com

 

Comments

  • Username
    Jimbob
    - August 26, 2012 at 14:27:53

    Buddy Wassisname

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Jimbob
    - August 26, 2012 at 14:23:49

    Buddy Wassisname

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Lester
    - August 23, 2012 at 10:10:31

    A total waist of tax payers money..GET RID OF THIS MEANINGLESS POSITION.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    willy
    - August 23, 2012 at 09:42:57

    I think they should get rid of the position because it is useless, take most of the land that government house is on and extend Bannerman park, use the house as a Hotel and give all the profits to charity.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    vrp
    - August 21, 2012 at 09:10:22

    I go with fabian manning. His appointment would raise the intelligence level of the senate, and, ... oh, well, he's the only illiterate public nuisance i can think of whose selection would satirize an institution that is truly laughable. Did you see the 40 pounds of medals on Phil the Greek's chest?

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    When
    - August 20, 2012 at 13:32:23

    When Are you going to fix the poll results? There is no way all the votes are being registered correctly. How can it be a fair poll if you "fix" the results! Not impressed Telegram...Not Impressed!

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    When
    - August 20, 2012 at 13:28:48

    When Are you going to fix the poll results? There is no way all the votes are being registered correctly. How can it be a fair poll if you "fix" the results! Not impressed Telegram...Not Impressed!

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    rose
    - August 16, 2012 at 11:19:36

    There is so much waste in our government, while people have a hard time making ends meet, so some can have a totally free ride. Give it up save us some money and sell off half the buildings we own and are empty, as well as the gov.house and grounds. Creating a job for someone who can't get one at that rate of pay. while some newfoundlanders are broke and worse off because of the waste, imagine how much less we would have to pay.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Steve
    - August 16, 2012 at 10:28:20

    Anyone but a damned dirty Con

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Dee
    - August 15, 2012 at 12:02:49

    What a waste of tax payers money,why do we even need a LG,anyone can shake a hand ,host a dinner give out medals,why he did,nt even get an invite to the Royal Wedding.Turn the governors house into a museum,stop wasting so much money keeping it going. Come on Shannie Duff she could,nt even run the city what a joke you must be her buddy.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Cliff
    - August 14, 2012 at 11:33:44

    General Rick Hillier....should be the next Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Of course, Mr. Harper will appoint his choice, and won't listen to what the john q public is saying. Remember the old saying...My mind is made up, don't confuse me with the facts... I rest my case!

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Vera
    - August 14, 2012 at 10:27:28

    I suggest Shannie Duff, she is a great lady and has been in municapal politics for some time

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Wanda
    - August 13, 2012 at 09:18:49

    Justice Margaret Cameron is the perfect person.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Califoenia Pete from NFLD
    - August 10, 2012 at 13:30:18

    I suggested myself but was not on the voting list . What gives

    Submit a comment

    • Username
      Rob
      - August 14, 2012 at 07:53:01

      A couple of people who had a lot of votes were zeroed too, Pete. Looks like the Tely is doing some manipulating to get the answer they want, Gen, Hillier.

  • Username
    whats on da go
    - August 10, 2012 at 10:11:52

    Just wondering whats on da go with da results of the poll? was the poll reset? the results have been all over da place. Really interested to see what real people tinks. I think it should be done away wit but would be interested to see who the people of newfoundland would chose given da choice.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Little Man Dan
    - August 10, 2012 at 08:51:10

    I'll take the Lt. Gov gig and da Princess can be chair of da sleepy offshore board.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Leah
    - August 9, 2012 at 11:12:31

    I agree totally and completely with Edmund. However, this useless extravacant, high-paying position, with all of its benefits, and huge house and amount of property and upkeep, will continue, so I vote Justice Margaret Cameron without a doubt.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Fred Russell
    - August 8, 2012 at 12:54:36

    My vote would be for Lynn Verge. From my research a women has never held the position in NL. And Lynn would add such class, elegance and professionalizm to the position, similar to what Michaelle Jean in Ottawa. Just hope she would not travel and spend as much as Jean did if she were to be appointed. Good luck Lynn !

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Political Watcher
    - August 8, 2012 at 11:41:38

    Don't know who this McKeekin lady is so I can't comment but seeing that Kent managed to get his name submitted (most likely by himeself), only proves just how silly this whole exercise is.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Fred from Brigus
    - August 8, 2012 at 11:37:47

    After reading the list .........half of whom I,ve never heard of.........none of them is worthy of suc a high honor. None of them met the standards of political correctness today, ie..white Christians are a no no. Gays,lesbians,trans genders, aboriginals,and other visible minorities may be considered. Make it easy just appoint the first Muslim as lieutenant-Governor of NewFoundLand.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    henry
    - August 8, 2012 at 10:42:17

    what difference who is appointed for lg of nl . they dont do anything anyway so it dosent matter if you are 1o yrs old or 11o yrs old ffs , its an unecessary thing anyway so y give it to someone who is already wornnnnnnn outttttttttt . go rhonda goooooooooooooo

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Political Observer
    - August 7, 2012 at 21:50:19

    The list is ridiculously long but after going through the list and subsequently reading the comments section... Not sure who this McMeekin person is but this is not a position for a young person successful or not. Sorry girlfriend but being young virtually eliminates you from the position. This is a position for a person with a vast array of work experiences and life experiences. Not usually characteristics congruent with that of a youth.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Joe
    - August 7, 2012 at 09:16:45

    McMeekin, come on, really guys? what has she done? other than drive people crazy with the use of twitter and her starbucks rants....give me a break. To be even considered for such a position one would have to be at least successful ? no?

    Submit a comment

    • Username
      Rhonda McMeekin
      - August 7, 2012 at 12:57:05

      If you don't enjoy what I have to say on twitter, there's an unfollow button. Feel free to use it. I had nothing to do with getting my name here but I think it makes several valid points. Firstly, it's nice to see a woman near the top of this poll. I think it's long over due. Secondly, the youngest LG in the county's history was 44 years old. Instead of consistently giving this position to someone in their senior years why not consider someone younger? We, as a province, have been working diligently to be seen as a province of choice for young people. To create an atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting for young people to want to work and raise a family here. I think having a younger person in this post could help give that impression. By the by, I'm sorry you don't feel I'm successful. What was it you saw in my CV that you didn't like? ... oh wait. You probably haven't seen it, huh? Be happy to forward it along if you'd like to further scrutinize. I'm not under any impression that I'd actually be considered for this post, but I do think this poll has the opportunity to prove several points. And I hope it does that. Cheers! Rhonda

  • Username
    Edmund
    - August 6, 2012 at 22:48:40

    What a crock of crap. The position and any association to the useless british monarchy should have been abolished years ago. To satisfy a self serving bunch of a few righetous aristocrats at the expense of tax payers dollars, when we have absolutely no need for their pompous ways and like followers, makes one wonder how gullable some of our citizens are who support this. We do not need the queen or any of her plebs sucking the public tit so they can live the life of high society at the expense of the common man. Shut it down and do everyone a favor. All the names mentioned in the weekend paper are simply out to promote themselves to acquire status and money. If any of them had any backbone at all they would come forward to support the abolishment of the position and everythig associated with govnt. house and give the all the monies to pay for this position etc. to help the poor, homeless or those in need. We don't need to see the likes of Crosbie being escorted around the province on one of the few warships that work and being tendered to places like Grand Bank for a feed of fish and chips. How ignorant of him to do that to the people he put out of work 20 years ago. Just goes to show how wasteful this position is and how out tax dollars are wasted supporting this obsolete position and everything it stands for. God save the queen, yeah, hello & I don't think so.

    Submit a comment

    • Username
      Carl MacIsaac
      - August 7, 2012 at 02:07:30

      I agree with Edmund, but there will be another lieutenant-governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and I hope it's Gordon Pinsent :)

  • Username
    Brad
    - August 6, 2012 at 15:43:39

    Maybe Harper will appoint Fabian Manning to stir up some fun again.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Docron
    - August 6, 2012 at 15:18:36

    Why should Harper consider anything from a Liberal newspaper and their Liberal critics. It doesn't matter who he picks, it will not be the right one.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Ryan
    - August 6, 2012 at 14:56:28

    Rhonda McMeekin? come on.....what a joke....who?

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Max
    - August 6, 2012 at 11:57:48

    Harper, is not likely to take anybody's counsel but his own, but it is interesting that the telegram would give Newfoundlanders an opportunity that the Prime Minister and his Cohorts are unlikely to extend to us, The Choice of General Rick Hillier is also quite interesting, and in my 0pinion, a rather sound choice. Harper, is unlikely to find a better Candidate.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Justin Flontek
    - August 6, 2012 at 11:42:19

    Who ever harpo picks is going to be the wrong person.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    This Is Not News-Kim Kardashian Mentality
    - August 6, 2012 at 11:16:06

    The Telegram should move away from this kind of conjecture and nonsense. What your readers think will have no bearing on the decision to be made by Ottawa.

    Submit a comment

Submit a comment

Submit a comment (we keep all emails private)
Agreement

We ask that users remain courteous. You may not post insulting, discriminatory or inappropriate content, which may be removed at our discretion. We are not responsible for user content and opinions. Use of this site as well as content submission & ownership are governed by our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.

Member organizations should be non-profit in nature, and promote legal activities. Any organization found promoting illegal activities or commercial products or services will be deleted from the site.

I agree with these conditions.

Advertising

More

SmartEdition logo smart

Newsletter

Please enter your email to receive our free newsletter

Subscribe to news alerts
loading...

Tely Twitter

Advertising