In which it is possible that David Herle may be wrong
A couple of days ago, former Liberal organizer David Herle was asked by the CBC to set down his views on the desirability of a merger between the Liberal Party…
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Confessions of an Election Hawk and Red Tory
I’ll confess it. I’ll admit it and put it on my sleeve. I was one of the election hawks in March. I did not get the government I voted for,…
A future Liberal Party may want to consider…
There’s a lot of personal tragedy in elections, and it couldn’t get any worse for Michael Ignatieff. He’s finally succumbed to wounds meted out by the most vile, relentless attack…
If this isn’t bittersweet…
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times – welcome to Dickensian Canada. The best of times, in some ways – a social democratic party’s never…
CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION 2011 LIVEBLOGGING: *** UPDATED COMPULSIVELY ***
I AM STONE SOBER LISTENING AND SOMETIMES WATCHING THE PRE-ELECTION SHOW FROM ATLANTIC CANADA OVER SKYPE AND IT’S KIND OF SUCKY NOT BODING WELL GUYS GOT TO BE HONEST 5:32…
G&M on Ignatieff: Energy and urgency. He was hot.
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff was fiery on tonight’s national leaders debate. He covered every topic under the sun and reminded Canadians exactly why we are having this election. There were…
A Letter to Mr. Ignatieff: It’s time to get personal against attack ads
Mr. Ignatieff, On the Liberal campaign trail in Winnipeg there is one thing that we are hearing consistently: Canadians are sick and tired of attack ads. They hate them. It…
Harper Party announces 2011 platform release date
For 2015-2016 if the budget is balanced. Maybe. Meanwhile, Michael Ignatieff and his Liberal team have put together a platform for families that aims to strengthen Canada through investment, education,…
Forecast: Grim With Heavy Chances Of Losing Country
Still insanely busy, but I just can't remain silent on the current electoral campaign ... I mean, the ongoing electoral campaign that began months ago (you know, before everyone actually…
I cannot choose my coworkers…
And neither could Stephen Harper when the polls closed back in 2008. The parliament that was elected in 08 was the group he was given to work with. Many Conservatives…
10 headlines capturing the "work" of the Harper Regime
The Globe and Mail has released a photo slide show titled “A look back at the biggest headlines from Canada’s 40th parliament” with 8 of the 10 headlines either critiquing…
Would Harper prorogue parliament again?
A thought for progressives to discuss: Layton has two votes this week with one potentially mattering significantly more than the other. If Layton supports the budget on Thursday can he…
Will the LPC respond?
Parliament resumes and the “we don’t want an election” rhetoric seems to have been dialed down as the NDP and CPC both release campaign-style ads aimed at convincing Canadians they…
Corking popped CPC Champagne: EKOS reports reality
A week ago CPC drones were celebrating tantalizing poll numbers that put the Harper Party close to majority territory. Today, EKOS reports what I believe to be the reality on…
Liberal Party of Canada: it’s not about him
For all intents and purposes, my Saturday was supposed to be about relaxation. And it started out that way. I went out for breakfast, read the paper, got a haircut,…
Private Bills from the gov’t that are not Government bills
We saw this tactic months ago when Candice Hoeppner tried to kill the long-gun registry through her “private member’s bill.” Since it worked so well, Harper is going to try…
He actually did what?!: Energizing politics and other unacceptable antics
Do not adjust your television set. We are firmly in pre-election mode. The majority of CPC talking-boxes may reject this claim (even though their own fund raising material say otherwise)…
Jack saw the high road and said, "Nah."
Today’s Winnipeg Free Press continued to follow the latest insanity rising from the Bloc Quebecois. Sidenote: Someone should pass a memo to Gilles reminding him that he represents the majority…
Scarier of Two Evils
What’s worse than a “tax and spend” liberal? How about a tax-cut and spend Conservative! Prisons, Planes, and Post-signs – these are the things the Canadian taxpayer is going to…
For Whom the Poll Tells
Today’s Big Number is Thirty-Eight(38). With the comfortable space of 2 years between them and the last election, and with the next one hovering tantalizingly on the horizon, the latest…