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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* How does the current polling outlook for the Oslo Labor Party impact the importance of securing the second spot on the Storting list?
## Oslo Labor Party Faces Tough Nomination Decisions
**Introduction:**
Welcome back to the show. Tonight, we’re diving into the intriguing battle for top spots on the Oslo Labor Party’s Storting list.
**Guest**: Thank you for having me.
**Host:**
We’re just days away from the nomination deadline and there’s a fascinating struggle within theOslo chapter of the party. The committee responsible for building the Storting list hasn’t been able to agree on crucial second and fourth place candidates. Could you shed some light on this situation?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Essentially, the committee is split. The majority is backing Hadia Tajik for the number two spot, while a minority faction is supporting Kamzy Gunaratnam. This is a significant division as the second place typically means a safe seat in the Storting.
**Host:** What are the reasons behind this split?
**Guest:** The committee chair, Rina Mariann Hansen, highlighted Tajik’s debating prowess, stating she’s one of the few who could effectively challenge heavyweights like Erna Solberg and Sylvi Listhaug. They also praised her strong stance supporting whistleblowers during the MeToo allegations against Trond Giske in 2018.
On the other hand, Gunaratnam’s proponents point to her strong connection with Oslo, having grown up in Groruddalen and served as a deputy mayor. They argue she better represents the local constituency.
**Host:** And how likely is the Oslo Labor Party to secure more than three Storting seats, based on current polling?
**Guest:** Based on current projections, it looks like the party might only secure three seats, making the second place position even more critical. This further intensifies the debate within the committee.
**Host:** This is a fascinating glimpse into the internal workings of the Labor Party. What are the next steps in this nomination process?
**Guest:** The committee is under pressure to make a final decision before the deadline. We’ll have to wait and see if they can bridge the gap and reach a consensus or if the division persists.
**Host:** Thank you for providing us with such insightful analysis. We’ll be sure to keep our viewers updated on this developing story.
**Conclusion:**
The nomination battle within the Oslo Labor Party highlights the complexities and challenges facing political parties as they prepare for elections. The tension between national appeal and local representation is clearly at play in this case.