His movement received a tremendous boost, when acting Lt.-Governor Mr. Groeneveldt, in an interview with one of the newspapers on July 12, 2010 admitted that St. Maarten must embark on a nation-building process in order to make country St. Maarten work after 10-10-10.
It is a forgone conclusion, that the nation building movement founded and headed by Leopold James is the undisputed champion of the St. Martin nation building process.
Consequently, this organization has published more publications, and has more than any other organization, built up an impressive track-record and credibility on the matter.
Leopold James shared with the SMN News, that this statement by the Governor has created an even greater pressure on him to now take his nation building experience and advantage into the political arena.
It is evident, that the climate for such a party is more receptive than ever before, since the yearning for a fundamental change in the direction of the island is very present in all sectors within our society.
Already, a number of high ranking politicians on the slate of the NA and the DP have personally contacted Leopold James at his home, in order to form a new political party to participate in the upcoming Island-council elections slated for around September this year.
Also, it appears that unlike all other years, money will not be the determining factor, able to buy people's votes.
This might make corporate sponsors very cautious not to waste their moneys in trying to maintain established politicians, who will not get elected anyway.
It appears that more than ever winning the election will be about having a very convincing and appealing message and not about people any longer selling their votes to have everything remain as bleak as ever for them and their families.
Although Mr. James, emphasized that as president of the non-partisan nation building movement, he is not allowed to be politically active, he is hoping that there are persons who are willing to capitalize on the work and efforts made by his organization.
After been pressed, he admitted to have been contacted by a few very interested persons, soliciting at least possible endorsement by him should they start such a new political party.
While Leopold James flatly refused to comment, from very reliable sources its has been learned that if approached by real, serious and committed candidates, he might be willing to consider giving advice as to how best to capitalize on the boost as created in particular by the call to promote nation building by acting Governor Groeneveldt.
It seems politically now almost inevitable that any new party based on nation building has the potential of winning at least of number of seats in the expanded Island-council and to become Parliament of Country St. Maarten after 10-10-10.
A number of experienced politicians have also admitted that any group that gets the endorsement of Leopold JAMES stands a great chance to capitalize on the goodwill he has now accumulated among most St. Martiners and other naturalized citizens who also really want for their children to have future on the island.
