Vic Election Debate 2008
October 1st, 2008 at 3:00 pm by David FarrarThe Victoria University Debating Society Election Debate 2008
That we need a centre-right government
Affirmative:
Stephen Franks – National candidate for Wellington Central
Stephen Franks – National candidate for Wellington Central
Christopher Finlayson MP – National List MP and Rongotai candidate
Stephen Whittington – champion Victoria student debater
Negative:
Grant Robertson – Labour candidate for Wellington Central
Grant Robertson – Labour candidate for Wellington Central
Sue Kedgley MP – Green candidate for Wellington Central
Polly Higbee – champion Victoria student debater
Chair: Sean Plunket
Monday 6 October, 6.30pm – 8pm
Lecture Theatre One, Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington
Gold coin entry. Questions after the debate, then tea and cofffee.
Also debating fans may wish to check out this footage of Jen Savage on Breakfast. Savage was judged best speaker at the Secondary School World Champs, and you get some idea why with her performance on Breakfast. Someone to watch out for – she has declared she wants Paul Henry’s job
Tags: Chris Finlayson, debate, debating, Grant Robertson, jennifer savage, Polly Higbee, Sean Plunket, Stephen Franks, Stephen Whittington, Sue Kedgley
October 1st, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Just looking at the affirmative side, the negative will be cannon fodder.
Vote:Jen savage can have Paul Henry’s job, all he is good for is entertainment officer in a siberian coal mine.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
NZ came 2nd and 4th at the world champs as well! woohoo
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