Still not clear if it’s a majority of minority, but it’ll be close either way, Currently looking like a very strong minority, but 2 seats can change that.
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The Liberal Scarf: My story of why I am voting Liberal
This is my personal story of broadly, why I am a Liberal, and more specifically to highlight the change and progress we’ve made in Ontario under Dalton McGuinty.I remember during the 90’s my parents getting the Harris taxpayer rebate. We were, and are …
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What people are saying about the Ontario Liberal plan
Here’s a collection of quotes about the Ontario Liberal plan to move forward together:”He is trying to build a healthier, greener, more prosperous and better educated province…McGuinty’s experience in government will be needed in the coming years.”-O…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: 6 reasons to vote Liberal
Stole this shamelessly from a friend, but I really like it. Forward. Together. >
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Belated random thoughts on political happenings
I’ve found myself too busy with work and what not lately to be blogging as much as I should be, so here’s some short random thoughts on recent events until I can write something longer. Which I promise to do soon. Ish. * Montreal’s crumbling Champlain …
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: "The best choice for Ontario’s challenges"
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/dalton-mcguintys-liberals-the-best-choice-for-ontarios-challenges/article2188213/That’s what The Globe & Mail says Dalton McGuinty’s Ontario Liberal team is in this election. With the global e…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: OLP, PCPO – Intertwined not going anywhere fast
Two polls – one Angus Reid, one Forum (the latter being massive) – show that the Ontario Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives are stuck together like glue, though AR’s is a little lesss sticky.AR shows the race at 36% for the PCs, 32% for the OLP…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Leadership on Healthcare
From a PC government that closed dozens of hospitals (with Tim Hudak personally playing a role as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health) and didn’t even bother tracking wait times, to a Liberal government that has gotten results like the sh…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: "Thanks for the jobs"
That’s what one man who worked for the solar company next to the Ontario Liberal tent told me today at the International Plowing Fest. From providing the way forward to tomorrow’s economy with the Green Energy Act to protecting and growing Ontario’s ag…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Ontario Liberals protecting the environment and moving Ontario forward
Ontario Liberals are taking the next steps to safeguard our environment for Ontario families. Liberals are protecting precious water resources for future generations with a Great Lakes Protection Act that will be the next chapter in clean water for Ont…
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Ontario New Democrats Steer Clear of US-Style Dirty Politics
“Unofficial political” websites are the new tools for smearing dirt on opponents. Both Tim Hudak’s Progressive Conservatives and Dalton McGuinty’s Ontario Liberals have them. PC: www.ontariansneednotapply.com and www.liberalreview.ca….
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Leadership on the economy
Premier Dalton McGuinty has said the tax rate on new investment by small businesses will be reduced by 55%. Ontario’s economic strength depends on the strength of our businesses, large and small. That’s why Ontario Liberals are working with small busin…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Two Polls Give Ontario Grits Smiles
One from Ipsos Reid and one from Nanos Research confirm the trend seen in the Harris-Decima poll that was out only a few days ago, which blew the race in Ontario wide open.First, the Ipsos Reid poll gives the Ontario Liberals the lead with 38%, with th…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: @Dalton_McGuinty in Burlington
Nice little event tonight, probably 200ish (I’m horrible with counting though, and I didn’t see outside), with McGuinty, plus my local candidate Karmel Sakran, and quite a few area candidates for a quick rally in-town.Left to right: Haldmand-Norfolk ca…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Leadership for Ontario
“You want the politics of anger, resentment and division? That makes you feel good? Then Mr. Hudak is your guy. If you want to do things so that we can grow stronger together, build something better together – then that’s what we’re putting on the table.”
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Taking On the Dolts – Highly Skilled Immigrant Tax Credit Edition
Here’s a selected line from the wonderful new platform released by Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals yesterday:”Immigration is another Ontario advantage. The quicker we engage the skills newcomers have when they arrive, the quicker they will succeed. We’ll …
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Liberals built this!
www.liberalsbuiltthis.ca
Had a great time this weekend taking part in the province wide Ontario Young Liberal blitz showing the great investments that the Ontario Liberal Party has made in families and communities across the province. Be it new school…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Ontario Liberal announcements put Ontario families first
In the past couple of days, the Ontario Liberals have come up with some solid policy announcements that show how Liberals are committed to delivering results, not reckless rhetoric for Ontario families.
At Summer Fling last weekend, I was proud to sta…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Blue on Blue Violence
While not violent, per se, it’s interesting to see the clash of Tory vs. Tory in Brampton today, courtesy of Warren Kinsella:The person on stage is former PC Premier Bill Davis (1971-1985), talking in front of an audience in his hometown of Brampton ab…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Hope for McGuinty and Horwath?
(Sorry if anyone missed my wonderful revelations over the past few days, but a workin’ man has things to do)The common assumption these days is that current Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty is more or less doomed come October 6th, when Ontarians…
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