Voting for second and fourth place on the Storting list for the Oslo Labor Party was due when the county team gathered for a nomination meeting in the traditional Samfunnssalen in Oslo on Tuesday evening. The members of the nomination committee have not agreed among themselves on who should have the safe second place, as well as the fourth place on the list.
– We have not succeeded, admitted election committee leader Rina Mariann Hansen after explaining the considerable efforts the committee has made through many and long meetings to arrive at a unanimous recommendation for the Storting list.
The majority of the committee nominates Hadia Tajik for the safe second place on the nomination list. The minority wants Kamzy Gunaratnam. If Ap’s support remains at its current level at the election next year, the party is likely to get only three representatives from Oslo in the Storting.
– We have a small group of politicians in Norway who can face Sylvi Listhaug and Erna Solberg in a debate and come out victorious. Hadia is one of them, said Hansen.
– On the whistleblower’s side
Hansen also pointed out that “there were few who stood as straight-backed” on the side of whistleblowers as Hadia Tajik when the metoo dispute ravaged the party. The then deputy leader of the Labor Party, Trond Giske, resigned in 2018 after several women reported him.
The party leadership concluded that Giske had broken the party’s guidelines against sexual harassment. Giske has contested this and also several of the notifications, but has also apologized for his behaviour.
Gunaratnam has the second place on today’s list and is nominated for the same place by the minority – consisting of one of nine members – on the committee.
– Who will take the fight for Oslo? The Oslo list is traditionally characterized by national politicians. Kamzy grew up in Groruddalen, is a popular Oslo politician, former deputy mayor and leader of Oslo AUF, said Laial Janet Ayoub.
Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre is, by all accounts, beaten into first place, and so is deputy leader Jan Christian Vestre in third place.
Completely even
Until recently, there was a dead heat between Tajik and Gunaratnam, according to him VG. Each of them received support from 105 delegates, the count the newspaper had carried out showed.
Gunaratnam is said to have led quite clearly earlier this autumn, with the support of more than twice as many delegates as Tajik. But Tajik is said to have taken the lead in recent weeks, the newspaper wrote.
As it is competitive voting, voting must be done in writing. It will make it easier for the delegates to break with their local team and vote according to their own convictions. The counting and mapping of how the local teams are positioned is therefore fraught with uncertainty.
If there is a deadlock, there will be a new written vote. If it also ends in a tie, the nomination will be decided by drawing lots, the rules of procedure state.
National versus local
Tajik’s supporters have highlighted the difficult position she has had in the Labor Party as both deputy leader and minister and the implementation power she has to show time.
Gunaratnam’s supporters have been skeptical that there is a lack of local political voice if only candidates who are widely perceived as national politicians are elected. Some also have opposite The daily newspaper expressed skepticism that Tajik is “shopping counties” after she reported moving from Rogaland to Oslo.
In addition to the battle for second place, there are also two battles for fourth place.
Here, Agnes Nærland Viljugrein has the support of a majority in the nomination committee, while the minority wanted Trine Lise Sundnes.
Frode Jacobsen is set for fifth place on the list.
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What are the arguments being made for and against Kamzy Gunaratnam?
## Tight Race for Oslo Labor Party Nomination
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Welcome back to the show. Tonight we’ll be discussing the internal drama unfolding within the Oslo branch of Norway’s Labour Party.
**Host:**
Joining me tonight is political analyst Dr. Solveig Christensen to break down the latest developments. Dr. Christensen, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Christensen:**
It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:**
So, there seems to be a serious division within the Oslo Labour Party over who should snag the coveted second spot on the Storting list. Can you shed some light on the situation?
**Dr. Christensen:**
Absolutely. The nomination committee is split between Hadia Tajik, a prominent figure known for her debating skills, and Kamzy Gunaratnam, a popular local politician with strong roots in Oslo. Both are seen as strong candidates, but the committee can’t seem to agree on a unanimous recommendation [[no number](source information provided)]
**Host:**
It sounds like a classic political deadlock. What are the arguments being made for each candidate?
**Dr. Christensen:**
Well, Hadia Tajik is lauded for her sharp intellect and ability to hold her own in challenging debates, which could be crucial against seasoned opponents like Sylvi Listhaug and Erna Solberg. Her supporters also point to her unwavering support for whistleblowers during the MeToo scandal that rocked the party.
On the other hand, Kamzy Gunaratnam enjoys significant support within Oslo due to her strong community ties and experience as both deputy mayor and leader of the Oslo AUF. Her supporters argue that she is better positioned to represent the local community’s interests. [[no number](source information provided)]
**Host:**
Interesting dynamics at play. What will likely happen next?
**Dr. Christensen:**
It’s a tough call. Ultimately, the final decision will lie with the broader party membership. However, this internal strife highlights the difficult choices facing the Labour Party as they prepare for the upcoming election. [[no number](source information provided)]
**Host:**
Thank you for providing such insightful analysis, Dr. Christensen. It seems the race for Oslo’s Labour Party nomination is far from over. We will be sure to keep our viewers updated on any developments.
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