A theory of politics playing out in #lpcldr
This blogger has a lot of smart things to say. A candidate with policy convictions proposing them and finding they connect with highly motivated citizens…by Jove, I think she’s on…
Nancy Leblanc
David Suzuki announces support for Joyce Murray #lpcldr
Joyce Murray’s campaign for Liberal leadership gets a nice boost today: DAVID SUZUKI OPEN LETTER February 20, 2013 “An open letter to Canadians: I am writing this as an individual…
Irresponsible Polling Developments on "Responsible Resource Development"
Interesting report from Canadian Press on the government’s advertising campaign on “Responsible Resource Development” in more ways than one: “Light on facts, heavy on patriotism, focus groups help hone NRCan…
GTA debate aftermath
Dan Veniez has a column up this morning worth noting: Only three can legitimately claim to have earned the right to stay for the next rounds: Trudeau, Garneau, and Murray.…
Friday night
Too short but nice Deadmau5 doing a little Valentine thing this week. Very cool. Deadmau5 is in looooove. That’s his fiance singing. Have a good night! What’s left of it.
Liberals on cooperation
From a letter distributed to the leadership campaigns last week, some content of interest on the issue of cooperation that you may not be hearing in other channels. Ron Hartling…
An opposition motion worth supporting on missing and murdered Indigenous women
This motion is to be argued tomorrow in the House of Commons: Opposition Motion February 12, 2013 — Ms. Bennett (St. Paul’s) — That the House recognize that a disproportionate…
Big day in Ontario
As Kathleen Wynne is sworn in as Ontario’s first female Premier and generally awesome individual: Meanwhile, Andrea Horwath miscalculated and inexplicably missed a big moment: Busy day in #tbay –…
Missing Hillary already
A little too jokey for my taste. When Hillary met with these Conservatives, you always had a sense that she knew exactly where they were coming from and treated them…
PM’s "Key accomplishments" missing a few
Harper’s “Key accomplishments” backgrounder on criminal justice issues seems to be missing a few things…let’s help them out a bit. Bruce Carson. Patrick Brazeau. Conservative party pleading guilty to election…
Most viewed Ask me Anything on Reddit?
Interesting answer here! Joyce Murray’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit this week is likely to be the highest viewed Canada Politics AMA ever, according to the Reddit people.…
Friday night
New Avicii that I’ve been listening to this week. A tiny bit on the cheesy side but that’s ok. We all need some cheese here and there:) Think this is…
Winnipeg Liberal leadership debate tomorrow
There was a lot of hullabaloo on twitter last night about the format of the Liberal leadership debate happening tomorrow in Winnipeg. But substance matters too: MP MURRAY REBUKES LIBERAL…
Liberal fundraising numbers
A fellow blogger asks a question: “Is the LPC Leadership Race Over?” Hmmm. Do the New York Yankees win the World Series every year? I don’t think so. It’s not…
Last week in Tory patronage
Catching up here! It’s hard to keep up with these porkers after all! Let’s see…“Natural Resources Ministers Announce Appointments to the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.” You know, I…
Ontario Hudak PCs having fundraiser with Senator Brazeau, tonight!
A match made in…somewhere. Wow, what a choice. Not the best star to hitch a party’s wagon to these days. Worth noting who a party views as a worthwhile patron.
A view on the day’s events #olpldr
From a wise politico via the email bag just a little while ago: In no particular order…1. Long game works…Wynne been at this for years.2. Speeches matter.3. Having a seat…
A poll that will make little difference #olpldr
“Ontario Liberals: No poll bounce for Grits after leadership campaign.” This one shows Pupatello and Wynne and Kennedy in the same ballpark percentages, give or take a few more for…
Dalton McGuinty farewell speech
Well since I’m here on the blog dime, I best say something about the big event of the night. Dalton McGuinty’s sign-off speech is what everyone was here for. The…