Sam McMahon gracious in defeat after losing CLP Senate preselection to challenger Jacinta Price
Senator Sam McMahon has thanked CLP members for their support after losing preselection for the Senate to Jacinta Price on Saturday.
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SENATOR Sam McMahon has thanked CLP members for their support after losing preselection for the Senate to Jacinta Price today.
Ms McMahon said in a statement that she respected the decision of the CLP preselectors.
“I would like to thank CLP members, my fellow parliamentary colleagues, friends, and those in industry who have expressed support to me during my term and particularly in the last few days,” she said.
“I was humbled to be selected as the Senator for the Northern Territory and remain so today.
“I remain disappointed at the political attacks which occurred during the week.
“On Thursday I was diagnosed with quite severe hypertension.
“The symptoms of this treatable condition include fatigue, vertigo, and dizziness.
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“I was unwell several times during the week including on Tuesday night and others have chosen to use that for political gain and to link events which should not have been linked.
“The media has allowed themselves to be manipulated.”
Ms McMahon said the drinking and toxic office culture concerns raised by former staffers during the week had been dealt with.
“Those matters were dealt with,” she said.
“I find it disgraceful that a woman should be attacked by a man criticising her for allegedly being attacked by another man.
“The logic of that escapes me and the media needs to consider the way it reports these matters.”
She said she would continue to represent the Northern Territory until the next election.
“In August I expect to introduce legislation which will right a wrong and return the Territory’s right to make democratic decisions,” he said.
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