I have just been informed that Imad Mekhail has dropped out of the race. His explanation states that personal reasons will prevent him from giving the commitment to the DSU that it deserves in a President.
Any speculation on what this means for the Presidential race? Let us know in the comments.
For the past two years, I’ve been stuck behind a blue door of silence, unable to comment on any of the behaviour of candidates. I’m as excited as my black heart will allow to be writing my first biased commentary.
PRESIDENT
Neil Bailey completely came out of left field. I was surprised to hear a Graduate student was running, let alone a Sexton Graduate student. I didn’t last long while creeping his facebook. I just couldn’t handle the “LOLZ, NEIL.. UR SO FUNNY!!1!” and “OMG, FAIL!” comments. At least it shows he is well liked. As a facebooker, Neil supports the Ecology Action Center (and did before the election began). Despite his apparent lack of experience for the position, I find him strangely attractive.
Greg Debogorski is a champion among men. After completing the “reverse Mike Tipping” losing three straight elections rather than winning, he is back for more. I must say that even with his abrasive and intimidating nature, he is dedicated to his beliefs and committed to making his voice heard. Last year he turned in his nomination form still wet and crinkled from being soaked in spilled coffee. Godspeed, Gregory, and may I suggest investing in a sustainable travel mug for those extra large teas.
Imad Mekhail is the current president of DSS (Dalhousie Science Society) and from what I hear, he rules with an iron fist. I caught a glimpse of his (illegally active) website a few days ago… and have just recovered from my flash-induced seizure. Among the friends Imad has recently become friends with on facebook are Eric Snow and Shannon Zimmerman and he has only just joined the Habitat for Humanity and Sustainability Office groups… coincidence? Yeaaah, I doubt that.
Chris Saulnier seems to have been born for this. I’ve known Chris for some time now and for as long as I’ve known him, he’s been a politician. Although consistently politically correct, Chris has an almost aggressive approach to his council behaviour and is dedicated to the engineering demographic. I know that he’s been eyeing this position for basically a year now, it will be interesting to see how prepared he is for campaign week.
Prediction – I do think Saulnier will come out on top in this election. I expect a lot of class talks and well thought out material from him. I think Mekhail and Bailey will be duelling for a distant second.
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