August 1, 2013
NEWS RELEASE
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE MANITOBA LIBERAL PARTY
ENDORSES RANA BOKHARI FOR LEADER
WINNIPEG, Manitoba Robert Young, the vice-president of the Manitoba Liberal Party, today announced his official endorsement of Rana Bokhari for the leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party. This endorsement marks the first executive member of the Manitoba Liberal Party to throw their support behind a candidate.
In announcing his support of Bokhari, Young highlighted her leadership qualities as one of the key reasons he decided to support her campaign. "I have met a lot of people who think they can lead, but Rana is the only leader I have met who brings the passion, credibility and energy this party needs," Young said.
Young, who had considered entering the contest himself, added, "Rana is stepping up for Manitobans. It is an honour to walk through this process with someone like her.”
Bokhari, a Winnipeg lawyer who recently officially entered the Manitoba Liberal Party leadership contest, has acknowledged the depth of experience that Young will bring to her team. She says she looks forward to having Young's support as she continues to travel across Manitoba, reaching out to people and communities who feel left out by the province’s political process.
"Robert has contributed to the Manitoba Liberal Party in so many ways over the years. Today I am very proud to have him join our team," said Bokhari. "Mr. Young is a passionate Liberal and I look forward to working with him as we build a strong Manitoba Liberal Party to offer Manitobans a real alternative to the status quo,” says Bokhari.
The Manitoba Liberal Party will hold its leadership convention on October 26, 2013.