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	Alexa McDonough - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexa McDonough (born August 11, 1944) is a Canadian politician, and former leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
		In the NDP leadership convention the following year, McDonough was widely viewed as an also-ran behind the leading contenders, Svend Robinson and Lorne Nystrom, but at the convention on October 14, 1995, she placed second on the first ballot, ahead of Nystrom.
		McDonough inherited a party which had won just nine seats in the 1993 general election, but in 1997, her first election as leader, she managed to win 21 seats for the party, including a historic breakthrough in the Atlantic provinces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexa_McDonough (690 words)

	Alexa McDonough biography .ms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexa McDonough (born August 11, 1944) is a Canadian politician, and former leader of the New Democratic Party.
		In the NDP leadership race the following year, McDonough was widely viewed as an also-ran behind the leading contenders, Svend Robinson and Lorne Nystrom, but at the convention on October 14, 1995, she placed second on the first ballot, ahead of Nystrom.
		McDonough is in a long term relationship with former Progressive Conservative Canadian Cabinet minister turned NDPer David MacDonald.
	alexa-mcdonough.biography.ms (667 words)

	CJNews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		McDonough, chosen federal NDP leader in 1995, is on something of a PR campaign these days.
		For McDonough, Canada's record on war criminals and other issues is part of what she sees is a downward slide the country has gone through in recent years on matters of international concern.
		McDonough predicts a decline in the popularity of the federal Liberals, whom she accuses of working hand-in-hand with the Reform party.
	www.cjnews.com /pastissues/98/july9-98/main.htm (705 words)

	CBC Nova Scotia - Alexa McDonough calls it quits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Federal New Democrat leader Alexa McDonough announced Tuesday she is stepping down as party leader.
		McDonough, elected as the party's fifth leader in 1995, says she will remain as leader until a leadership convention can be held, likely before the end of the year.
		McDonough's colleagues paid her tribute in the House of Commons, praising her passion and commitment to public life.
	novascotia.cbc.ca /regional/servlet/View?filename=ns_alexa020605 (297 words)

	Imprint Online: News - All about socialism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexa McDonough, leader of the federal New Democratic Party, will be paying UW a visit this Friday, March 27.
		McDonough was born in Ottawa in 1944, but spent most of her life in Nova Scotia.
		McDonough made the jump to federal politics in October of 1995, succeeding long-time NDP leader Ed Broadbent and becoming the fifth leader of the federal National Demcratic Party.
	imprint.uwaterloo.ca /issues/032798/1News/news04.shtml (371 words)

	CBC News:Speculation about new NDP leader follows McDonough's resignation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		McDonough took a veiled shot at Prime Minister Jean Chrétien at her news conference.
		McDonough said she wants to take part in the renewal process, but doesn't want to do so as leader.
		Alexa McDonough tells As It Happens why she chose this week to step down.
	www.cbc.ca /stories/2002/06/05/alexa_resign020605 (583 words)

	Douglas-Coldwell Foundation - Federal NDP Leaders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The leadership of the New Democratic Party of Canada passed to Alexa McDonough at a national convention in Ottawa in October 1995.
		Following her election as federal leader, Alexa McDonough, then without a seat in the House of Commons, crossed the country many times, logging tens of thousands of kilometers, meeting party members and activists, and rebuilding the federal NDP in preparation for the federal election.
		In the federal general election of June 2, 1997, Alexa McDonough and 20 other New Democrats were elected Members of Parliament, including six, the largest number ever, from Nova Scotia and, for the first time, two from New Brunswick.
	www.dcf.ca /federalndp?pg=12 (564 words)

	Halifax (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Considering that Alexa and the NDP are more popular in NS than in the rest of Atlantic Canada - her approval rating is likely higher in her home riding of Halifax.
		Alexa is well-respected across party lines (even if they don't agree with her ideas).
		Alexa has been more of a party leader than an MP, look at the Super Port bid, and all the little city riding issues she has neglected.
	www.arts.uwaterloo.ca /~m6chan/2000_federal/ns/halifax.html (778 words)

	BAC - News
		Alexa McDonough, MP of Halifax, fields a question following her address to the Canadian Congress.
		McDonough called Canada’s recent election, in which Paul Martin’s Liberal Government no longer has a clear majority, “the most negative and cynical ever conducted.” She optimistically pointed out, however, that historically, minority governments have been more accountable and allowed for the highest degree of NDP involvement.
		McDonough expressed concern about “the growing gap between the haves and have-nots that is eating away at Canada’s social fabric and soul,” and underscored that strong leadership by union leaders is essential to mobilize members so that “we don’t let 50 years of social democratic achievements slip through our fingers.”
	www.bacweb.org /news/cn_archive/cn_1011_04-tunedeliberations.htm (374 words)

	CBC News - Indepth Backgrounder: NDP Leadership Race
		Layton replaced Alexa McDonough, who announced about six months earlier that she was stepping down.
		Alexa McDonough tells As It Happens why she chose this week to say she'll step down.
		Alexa McDonough elected leader of the federal NDP (October 14, 1995)
	cbc.ca /news/features/ndp_leadership (2200 words)

	House homeless in Olympic village - Capital News Online
		Alexa McDonough promises to keep a close eye on how federal money is spent in Toronto.
		McDonough and Ontario NDP leader Hampton will be keeping a close watch on how the federal government's money is spent in Toronto, she says.
		McDonough says she is concerned that the money will be used to modernize the city's waterfront.
	www.carleton.ca /jmc/cnews/10032000/n5.htm (515 words)

	May 97 - Interview with Alexa McDonough (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ALEXA McDONOUGH: We've a message we believe the public is more than ready to hear.
		ALEXA McDONOUGH: Youth unemployment stands at an unacceptably high 17 percent in Canada.
		ALEXA McDONOUGH: Health care is a national achievement that makes Canada the envy of the western world.
	www.web.net /~ondp/nod/May97/interview.htm (596 words)

	rabble news
		When Alexa McDonough announced this week that she was stepping down after seven years at the helm of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP), she spawned a leadership race that could change the terrain of Canadian politics.
		McDonough resigned, she said, to spark a revitalization of the party: “An important attribute of leadership is knowing when to pass the torch” — a nod to Chretien.
		McDonough: Fair game to ask, but it would be utterly irresponsible of me to involve myself in the selection of my successor.
	www.rabble.ca /news_full_story.shtml?x=12573 (1227 words)

	Alexa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A family of fluorescent dyes used primarily in cell biology, see Alexa (fluor).
		A female personal name, notably that of Canadian politician Alexa McDonough.
		This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexa (89 words)

	CTV.ca \| Alexa McDonough Timeline
		Alexa McDonough completed an advanced degree in social work before being elected leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980.
		She went on to became the fifth leader of the federal NDP in 1995.
		She made her impact on Nova Scotia politics, fighting for, and winning the first ban on extra billing in Canada, worker health and safety improvements, human rights protections and pay equity.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1024858146538_20267346 (339 words)

	Alexa McDonough stepping down as NDP leader
		Ottawa - Alexa McDonough is stepping down as leader of the federal New Democratic Party after seven years in the job, saying its time to revitalize the party prior to the next election.
		Saskatchewan MP Dick Proctor, who said he was not interested in running, praised McDonough for making a "very good contribution to the party" and Nova Scotia MP Wendy Lill said McDonough showed "passion and integrity" as leader.
		The NDP won 21 seats in 1997, the year McDonough was first elected to the commons.
	www.nupge.ca /news_2002/news_jn02/n06jn02a.htm (235 words)

	NDP, Stephen Harper, Alexa McDonough, Joe Clark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Later, Alexa McDonough, Joe Clark and the one we’ve all been waiting for, Jean Chrétien announced that they were going bye-bye.
		The leader of the Bloq hasn’t made his announcement yet, perhaps proving that the separatists are indeed a distinct society.
		In the same vein, Alexa McDonough showed how competent she was when she announced her resignation.
	www.torontofreepress.com /2002/weinreb90202.htm (610 words)

	Canada's Third Way or Socialist Policies?
		Alexa McDonough tours Europe to discuss with Danish bankers and Blairite enthusiasts and comes back to Canada preaching friendship with Business.
		If McDonough believes capitalism is as bad as all that, then it seems surprising that she is reaching out to the people responsible for this mess.
		Alexa concludes that the NDP must come to terms with change and globalization.
	www.marxist.com /usa/canada.html (1071 words)

	Alexa McDonough opposes private health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		EDMONTON -- Alexa McDonough says if opposing Alberta's private health-care bill makes her fit Premier Ralph Klein's definition of a "left-wing nut" then colour her wacko.
		McDonough, on a barnstorm tour through the Alberta capital offered up a conspiracy theory of her own.
		McDonough said it was federal budget cuts that effectively "handed out (privatization) permission slips to the Ralph Kleins of the world."
	www.canoe.ca /Health0003/16_health.html (525 words)

	the City - The Coast (June 10-June 17 2004) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In one corner, the scrappy former federal NDP leader and Halifax candidate Alexa McDonough, dancing and jabbing.
		Last Friday, McDonough took a spin with staff from the Ecology Action Centre’s TRAX program to celebrate the HRM’s Bike Week and National Environment Week.
		Alexa McDonough comes up through the field of social work in Halifax, through the ranks of the NDP, on to the leadership of the party, now serving as a veteran, incumbent MP.
	thecoast.ns.ca /issues/100604/thecity.html (1164 words)

	Alexa McDonough - Member of Parliament for Halifax
		McDonough asks Foreign Affairs Committee Chair to hold urgent public hearings on Canada's medium and long term commitments to tsunami relief efforts
		McDonough calls on Martin to deliver the "more Canada" pleaded by Bono last November.
		McDonough writes Multiculturalism Minister urging action on racism concerns raised in the UN Human Rights report on Canada.
	www.alexahfx.ca /index.cfm?p=whatsnew\index.cfm (762 words)

	Alexa Riot Grrrl McDonough (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Our own Canuck Mata Hari, Alexa uses her feminine wiles to manipulate foreign governments into capitulating to Canadian demands.
		Girl power and lethal force wrapped into a neat little package, Alexa's specialities are her extensive knowledge of exotic poisons, and her superior ability to lodge an axe in her opponent's brain.
		Alexa shows great concern for the unfortunates of the world and is always ready to introduce them to the Canadian welfare system -- those degenerates unlucky enough to not be Canadian citizens are sent to do productive work in our salt mines, donut shops, and asbestos factories.
	cwd.ptbcanadian.com /alexa.html (127 words)

	Le blog de Polyscopique: How to lose friends and alienate people
		As soon as French-bashing is on the table, any limited government principles, any talk about responsible use of taxpayer money, goes out of the window (along with the taxpayer money).
		Alexa McDonough, a legislator for the left-leaning New Democrats, described the program as "racist filth" and "utterly vile" and demanded the government seek the return of the C$1 million subsidy.
		La députée Alexa McDonough, du Nouveau Parti démocratique, a qualifié l'émission de "saleté raciste" et de "complète ignominie" et a demandé au gouvernement de réclamer le remboursement de la subvention d'un million de dollars.
	www.polyscopique.com /blog/archives/000298.html (2524 words)

	Dominion Weblog: Editorial: Call Alexa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		My theory: if you have time to read this right now, you have time to take 2 minutes to call Alexa McDonough and ask her to take a strong stand in support of democracy in Haiti.
		My reasoning: Calling Bill Graham is necessary but useless, because he won't change Canadian policy without a fight.
		The only way to make that fight happen is to convince McDonough, who is the NDP's Foreign Affairs critic, to loudly and publicly criticize Graham.
	dominionpaper.ca /weblog/2004/02/editorial_call_alexa.html (468 words)

	Royal Canadian Air Farce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the "Year of the Farce" episodes, a special version of the Chicken Cannon has the top five targets of the year, with the first four being fired upon by a rubber chicken while the top target being fired as before.
		Canadian party leaders Jean Chrétien, Stockwell Day, Alexa McDonough, Gilles Duceppe, and Joe Clark, for the 2000 election
		Olympic figure skating judges, for their part in the scandal that had surrounded Jamie Salé and David Pelletier in the 2002 Winter Olympics
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Canadian_Air_Farce (2680 words)

	Alexa McDonough To Hand Over Reins To NS NDP War Horse?
		A back-room political insider has informed Halifax Live on the condition of anonymity that NDP MP, Alexa McDonough is considering retirement if the Federal Liberal government falls.
		However, our source says Alexa will pound the pavement with a veteran NS NDP MLA, to ensure fortress Halifax remains in the hand's of the NDP.
		Although Halifax Live has not yet been able to confirm this rumour, our source says the MLA for Halifax Needham, Maureen MacDonald, may be on the campaign trail in the federal riding of Halifax with Cheerleader Alexa McDonough in tow.
	www.halifaxlive.com /artman/publish/alexa_042205_399312.shtml (144 words)

	Royal Canadian Air Farce - On-Line Video
		Phil and Jerry's nicotine moment looks at racist politicians, Jean Chrétien on criminals, Alexa McDonough's student free loans, Stockwell's name referendum, the Grey Cup, the Guess Who, the Buffalo blizzard, and Mike Harris' pay raise.
		Alexa McDonough pleads for a clean environment for when she's out on the street!
		B.S. 2000 takes one last look at the candidates on the election trail: Jean Chrétien plays pool, Stockwell Day and dinosaurs, Joe Clark's visit with Santa, an Alexa McDonough highlight, and the latest vox pop prediction.
	www.airfarce.com /video/001123.html (190 words)

	NDP \| Statement By Alexa McDonough Regarding Mohamed Mahjoub’s Hunger Strike
		Statement By Alexa McDonough Regarding Mohamed Mahjoub’s Hunger Strike
		Halifax – NDP Peace Advocate and Foreign Affairs Critic Alexa McDonough today issued the following statement:
		Deteriorating Security Situation In Darfur Deeply Worrisome Says McDonough »
	www.ndp.ca /page/1623 (266 words)

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