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October 02, 2008

But where do they live?

Posted by Dominique Jarry-Shore at 01:59 PM ET

I think it's pretty important for a candidate to live in the riding they're running in.

But often they don't. Is this a big deal? Should it matter?

To me, living in the riding shows a commitment to the people of the area and that the person isn't just some fly-by-the-night stand-in. By living in the riding, you get a feel for the struggles, the issues, the history...

My riding of Jeanne le Ber -- incidentally one of the battleground ridings in Quebec -- is currently held by the youthful Bloc MP Thierry St Cyr.

Here's a quick run-down of the candidates as well as who lives in our traditionally working-class and ever gentrifying 'hood -- and who doesn't.

Bloc Quebecois: Thierry St Cyr -- Yes, lives in the riding
Liberal: Christian Feuillette -- does not live in the riding "But will move here as soon as he wins" according to someone who works on his campaing.
Conservative: Daniel Beaudin -- Yes, lives in the riding.
NDP: Daniel Breton -- Does not live in the riding, but lives in another working class riding (they're all the same, right?) UPDATE: and used to live and work in the riding for 14 years.
Green Party: Veronik Sansoucy -- Yes, has lived in the riding for four years.
Independent: Darryl Grey -- Does not live in the riding but is the pastor of a church here and very active in the community.

So, where do your candidates live and do you care?

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Reader comments:

Daniel Breton currently lives in Hochelaga, but he lived and worked in Saint-Henri in the riding for fourteen years.

Posted by: Matt at October 3, 2008 02:26 PM

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