One Of Those Polls
Angus Reid poll on the Turmel affair offers a bit of everything, depending on how you spin the results. Bottomline, the horserace numbers show little NDP erosion in the wake…
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Silver Linings
Lots of talk about Obama's approval rating, some analysis comparing him to Carter, it looks bad, but brightens considerable when taken out of isolation. Yes, if you confine yourself to…
"NDP Staffer" Joins Witch Hunt Against NDP
Pretend the following isn't a NDP staffer, who does it sound like?:The staffer, speaking anonymously to RDI's La période des questions, said it shows a lack of integrity that Turmel…
What Happens In The Bass Boat, Stays….
I think everyone was a bit surprised when we learned that Stephen Harper and Rob Ford are "fishing buddies". I think nobody is surprised in the least to learn the…
Science Gets Stiffed With The Bill
There are days when the Harper government's disingenuous agenda is easily discerned. Yesterday, Harper was at an event in Hamilton touting the imperative importance of science in a modern society.…
The Federalist Vacuum
The Nycole Turmel story isn't something to be viewed in isolation, and for the Liberals it provides further direction in terms of emphasis. I'm more convinced than ever that the…
Under The Table Cloth
Rather than debate the details of the NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel story, I think the potential political importance is more a macro-level consideration. There is a wider narrative developing,…
Perils Of Pragmatism
A pretty disappointing end to the American debt ceiling fight. Despite consistent polling that showed overwhelming support for raising taxes on the rich- as well as the GOP taking more…
Biggest Buffoon In Canadian Politics?
I remember the first time I heard of Tony Genco, when his name was floated to take on Julian Fantino in Vaughan. I immediately did some research, wasn't particularly impressed…
Dangerous Drift
This type of story rarely resonates with anyone, other than die hard political observers. I believe the Conservatives also know "suppressing science" stories rarely resonates with anyone, which explains why…
Back To The Future
First off, I've always liked and respected Sheila Copps. Also, in a open and democratic party obviously anyone who wants to, can and should, put their name forward for positions…
Give The NDP Some Credit
The NDP on the edge, their very survival now in question, according to the exaggerated, incredibly superficial "analysis" coming out in the wake of Layton's announcement. I say BULLOCKS to…
Sad
Pretty hard to watch the normally vibrant Jack Layton at today's press conference. Having seen this look before, this appears an extremely serious and sad situation. Like everyone, I wish…
Colossal ASSHOLE Alert
This just blows my mind:Leftist SyndromeTragic irony. The teenagers at the socialist youth camp on the Norwegian island who were victims of terror had just demanded that Israel remove the…
A Revolution In Our Midst
Sometimes real "change"- not the phony word of political convenience- occurs, of a variety that is hard to completely fathom whilst in the midst. Ontario is smack dab in the…
"Bewildering" The World, Again
People might remember there was a RECENT time, when Canada would host international delegations who wanted to come and see our enviable prison system and policies. The statistics didn't lie,…
"Honeymoons"
Eric lays out the historical picture to demonstrate why the NDP's honeymoon in Quebec may persist longer than Harper's rhetoric assumes. I largely agree with the analysis, but my opinion…
Seriously?
Lawrence Martin is one of the better political writers, but his latest on Justin Trudeau defies logic and incorporates lazy shock value. Political pundits have made a living for YEARS…
Hudak Takes Us For "Chumps"
The Ontario Liberals are taking the gloves off, with a very impressive attack ad. This morning I heard some reaction from the Progressive Conservatives, calling the ad a "sign of…
Cozy
Feeling down about the prospects for the nation under a Harper majority? Wondering if progressive forces will be relegated to the sidelines as a new dynasty takes hold on the…