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 fourth place on the list.
– We have not succeeded, admitted election committee leader Rina Mariann Hansen after giving an account of 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 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 main arguments being made in favor of Hadia Tajik securing the second position on the Oslo Labor Party’s Storting list?
## Interview: Oslo Labor Party Nomination Face-Off
**Host:** Today we’re joined by political analyst [Guest Name] to discuss the heated competition for the Oslo Labor Party’s Storting list nominations. The committee hasn’t reached a consensus on who should secure the coveted second and fourth positions. [Guest Name], can you shed some light on the situation?
**Guest:** Absolutely. This is quite unusual. The Oslo Labor Party is usually known for more unified nominations. This year, the rivalry between Hadia Tajik and Kamzy Gunaratnam for that crucial second place has ignited a fierce debate within the party.
**Host:** Tajik appears to have the majority backing, but Gunaratnam has a strong following as well. What are the key arguments being made by each side?
**Guest:** Those supporting Tajik cite her proven track record as a formidable debater and her vocal support for whistleblowers during the party’s recent #MeToo challenges.
They view her as a strong national voice who can effectively challenge figures like Sylvi Listhaug and Erna Solberg. On the other hand, Gunaratnam has garnered support as a popular local politician deeply rooted within Groruddalen.
Her supporters argue that she represents a fresh perspective and a stronger connection to the Oslo electorate.
**Host:** It seems both candidates bring valuable strengths to the table. How do you think this internal battle might impact the party’s overall campaign in Oslo?
**Guest:** It’s a delicate situation.
While a robust internal debate can be healthy, prolonged division can ultimately weaken the party’s campaign message.
They need to find a way to unify behind their chosen candidates and present a strong, united front to the electorate. The outcome of this nomination process will definitely be closely watched by political observers, as it could set the tone for the Oslo Labor Party’s performance in the upcoming election.
**Host:** Thank you for sharing your insights, [Guest Name]. This is certainly a situation to keep an eye on as the election approaches.
