Three pairs of siblings running for office in N.L. election, including two brothers representing rival parties.
As the son of retired political heavyweight John Crosbie, Ches Crosbie presents Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with a familiar name as he seeks to become the province’s next premier in the May 16 election.
Story continues below READ MORE: Polls suggest tight race and frustrated voters with one week to N.L. election The Tory leader’s Liberal opponent in the St. John’s district of Windsor Lake is political rookie Bob Osborne, brother of incumbent Liberal Finance Minister Tom Osborne, who is seeking re-election in a district he has represented since 1996.
“I sometimes get people, especially if I’m talking to them on the phone, mixing the names up,” she said, “because Ches and Beth sound the same … if you’re a little bit hard of hearing or on a cell phone.” She said watching her father’s political career taught her the importance of being true to oneself. “He always knew he was doing what he believed in, and you could always fully support him and be proud of him because of that,” she said.As Thursday’s election nears, the younger Crosbie said she plans to keep busy connecting with voters.
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