Friday miscellany…
So the Grits will name their new leader next April. Let the games begin! The smart money is on JT, but I hear there is an experienced fellow from Sherbrooke…
Liberals
Quebec Election Will Be Won By PQ Leader Pauline Marois
Richard Hughes – Political Blogger Today’s election in Quebec will rearrange the dynamics of our political landscape. The Parti Quebecois will form the next Provincial Government, whether a minority or…
Quebec election 2012: Hoping for a minority
In a parliamentary system, we usually hope for a majority for our preferred party because this gives them the power to implement their policies. However, there are several situations where…
Separatist candidate: pick immigrants based on ethnicity?
The French version of this article is available on HuffingtonPost Quebec website. La version française de ce billet est disponible sur le site du HuffingtonPost Québec. Parti Québécois candidate suggests…
Substance or Celeb?
In HuffPost Canada today, a discussion of JT possibly running (yet another one) complete with treacly compliments from our Libera and Con controlled Press… that makes Justin Trudeau sound more…
Unions and the left in Ontario: short-sighted politically.
This isn't a post defending Dalton McGuinty's bravado and threats to violate the constitutional right of collective bargaining of the public sector workforces and unions - my opinion on that…
Unions and the left in Ontario: short-sighted politically.
This isn’t a post defending Dalton McGuinty’s bravado and threats to violate the constitutional right of collective bargaining of the public sector workforces and unions – my opinion on that…
Underlooked Stephen Harper quotes P7: Stephen Harper likes Paul Martin and his onslaught and slashing of the public sector.
I've decided to add another part to my underlooked Harper series upon reflection with new information in mind. All of the Stephen Harper quotes, unless otherwise noted, are dug up…
Underlooked Stephen Harper quotes P7: Stephen Harper likes Paul Martin and his onslaught and slashing of the public sector.
I’ve decided to add another part to my underlooked Harper series upon reflection with new information in mind. All of the Stephen Harper quotes, unless otherwise noted, are dug up…
No Green Candidate in Etobicoke Center
In a surprising move Elisabeth may said that she would urge her party not to run a candidate in Etobicoke center a riding that may be forced to have a…
Should JT Run?
So this one Quebec MP, who is a capable politician in his own right, who has spoken at hundreds of Liberal fundraisers over the years, has national branding from his…
Calgary turnout for the Liberals in the 2012 provincial election (Map)
Courtesy of Calgary Manifesto
Liberals claim early lead
At least the Liberals are doing ok somewhere…. Globe and Mail
Liberals claim early lead
At least the Liberals are doing ok somewhere....Globe and Mail
Polls Provide Cautionary Tales
The latest rash of polling consistently shows support for the Harper Conservatives on the wane, a very strong NDP alternative. Some polls have the NDP in the lead, others like…
No, Nenshi isn’t running for the Liberals
No, Liberals and progressives alike, Nenshi isn’t throwing his hat into the provincial or federal arenas as either an MP or a leadership candidate. He’s happiest where he is right…
Short-term Politicking Plagues Ontario’s 2012 Budget
Budgets don’t get passed during minority governments without negotiation. The government’s public suggestion that the New Democratic Party, the only party willing to consider not blocking the Liberal budget, is…
NDP Rise To 37%, Conservatives Drop To 30%
Since Tom Mulcair was chosen to lead the party back in March, the NDP has maintained a strong support across Canada, which has continued to grow. The opposite is true…
The R-word : Liberal Party Redux
*Redux is a post-positive adjective meaning “brought back, restored” (from Latin reducere, “to bring back”) : All things must pass. Even the good things. There was a time when the…
Lachez donc mon Justin tranquille!
Y'en a pas mal qui n'ont pas compris, ou bien il va falloir leur laver les oreilles. Justin Trudeau a répété maintes fois qu'il ne se présenterait pas à la…