Talk:John C. Turmel

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[edit] Turmel Loses Elections Intentionally

It is worth noting that Turmel was intentionally losing elections to get into the Guiness Book Of World Records.

Turmel was disruptive, silly, and rude during the 2006 federal election candidate debate at Brantford City Hall. He flustered the referee and the other candidates. I spoke with him afterwards and he said that losing was a goal of his election campaign to ensure his eligibility for Guinness. Dajhorn 05:25, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps, but in his case I don't think winning was an alternative. Homey 16:15, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

Indeed, how would the outcome have been different if he had tried to win? Sounds like he's just making excuses for the fact that he can't convince anyone of his >ahem< unusual ideas. Ground Zero | t 17:24, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Clarity

1979 At the age of 28, Turmel, a graduate of electrical engineering from Ottawa’s Carleton University, sought election ... It's already mentioned that he graduated Carleton w/ a EE degree. Is it really worth mentioned a few lines later? VarunRajendran

[edit] 1996 byelection in Hamilton East

He doesn't appear on the official results for the race. Does anyone know why? -- Earl Andrew - talk 01:38, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

• Are you referring to the parl.gc.ca listing? If so, the answer is fairly simple: they made a mistake. Turmel *is* listed on the official by-election returns published by the government of Canada. CJCurrie 03:52, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

• • Really? If so, it would be nice if you could add his results to this article and the corresponding riding article. -- Earl Andrew - talk 04:39, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

I'll do this once my library reopens. CJCurrie 04:45, 9 September 2006 (UTC)