Summary
Following his departure from cabinet, and [Scott Smith]'s ascension as the government power broker in Brandon, [Drew Caldwell] was nothing short of a thorn in his own party's paw. He has publicly criticized or challenged numerous government policies and projects in Brandon, and local NDP sources claim he worked diligently behind the scenes to weaken support for Smith.
How nasty did the Smith-Caldwell battle become? On election night, Caldwell's troops gathered in Brandon's east end community centre to celebrate his win. Late into the evening, however, the result in Brandon West -- where Smith was battling former Brandon mayor and member of Parliament Rick Borotsik -- was too close to call. Caldwell is popular in his riding and well supported by his riding association, so he's bound to be in politics for some time to come. Over the next four years, however, Caldwell's career could follow two radically different plot lines. He could be a backbencher chucking stones from the cheap seats, or he could be the go-to guy, the government's chief political operative in Brandon.See the full content of this document
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Future Unclear for Feisty Mla
Signs suggest Caldwell may not return to cabinet
DAN LETTWHEN NDP cabinet minister Scott Smith went down to defeat in the recent provincial election, Drew Caldwell was left as the only government MLA representing Brandon. Following the conventio...See the full content of this document
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