Gerry Reid (born June 18, 1954 in Carbonear, Newfoundland) was the Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. He initially served as interim leader from 2005-2006, until Jim Bennett replaced him in February, 2006. However, Reid was reelected as leader of the party on May 29, 2006, after Bennett resigned due to differences with the Liberal Party caucus. is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Carbonear is a town on the Bay de Verde Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. ... Jim Bennett was acclaimed as leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday, February 6, 2006. ... A caucus is most generally defined as being a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement. ...
On October 9, 2007 during the 2007 Newfoundland & Labrador general election, Reid was defeated in his riding by PC candidate Derrick Dalley, by a margin of twelve votes. Reid announced his departure from politics and resignation as party leader on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He was subsequently replaced by MHA Yvonne Jones as interim leader. is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Derrick Dalley is a Canadian politician. ...
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Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
"Liberal executive anoints Reid as leader," CBC News, 5/29/06
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