http://www.ottawasun.com/News/National/2006/09/06/1806282-sun.html
The federal Conservative Party is facing a lawsuit from grassroots members over its nomination process, while officials continue to reject would-be candidates with no explanation. The latest snub is to Doug Campbell, an international agricultural economist and one-time adviser to Tory cabinet ministers who wanted to run against MP Myron Thompson for the nomination in Alberta's Wild Rose riding. As happened in at least three other ridings, Campbell was not given any reasons for his rejection. Instead, he was told he could submit additional documentation in an effort to appeal the decision. Campbell said the nomination committee that interviewed him was handpicked by the sitting MP and his supporters. And because of gag agreements he signed with the party, he is not allowed to speak specifically about certain parts of his application process.
"The possible innuendo that I failed a criminal check or security check or credit check -- I just totally know that there's nothing there ..." he said. I have to say on the record, I didn't do anything wrong." The party, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, publicly announced over the summer that no incumbent MP would be protected from challenges to his or her nomination. But some members have complained that what has resulted is secretive and patently unjust. In Calgary West, where MP Rob Anders is the incumbent, 11 members of the riding association have asked a provincial judge to review the nomination process that took place there last month.
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