My thoughts:
1. The NDP Central executive needs to step in quickly and appoint a more favourable candidate thank Kirk. Frankly, the NDP's leadership should have stepped in long time to orchestrate a better result in Marriaqua. This was not a display of hands-on leadership by the higher echelon of the party. It lacked political craftsmanship.
2. Kirk does not bring national appeal. His selection has made the NDP's position in Marriaqua weaker. There is no added value to the party overall image in selecting Kirk.
3. An NDP campaign in Marriaqua with Kirk as the candidate requires 100% support from Phillip and the other candidates. There must not be one iota of discontent displayed by these candidates. The NDP can show that they are a party open to everyone even former ULP stalwarts and that they believe in democracy. Good political strategy can present the party in the good image especially for those who fear victimization and so on.
4. The members and supporters of the party need to display discipline- something that is ever so often absent in their display. They need to recognise that there is a bigger and more important fight to them. That fight is to get into goverment. There is enough room in an administration of Phillp, Bernard, Kirk and all of them. They however must first win government. If they lose sight of this then the party will just stay in opposition. Nobody wants to be a politician out of office.
5. There are other seats at play. Good political strategy says that the resources and energy need to be placed where the seats are more winnable. In my opinion, as it stands tonight, the NDP's position is weaker. As such, more effort needs to be placed in constituencies such as North Windward, Central Leeward and West St. George.

I have more thoughts but I will stay here for tonight!