Three Consequences of the Ontario Election
Last night we saw what we thought was previously impossible - Dalton McGuinty won a third term, just one seat short of a majority government.There are, however, consequences to last…
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John Tory on the Ontario Liberal Party’s Victory
I said it before, and I'll say it again.Had John Tory still been Progressive Conservative leader, he'd be the Premier of Ontario today, and I'd still be an Ontario Progressive…
Ontario Election Maps
I've created two maps of the results. First a map showing the results straight-upNot much to say at this time, similar to maps you can find elsewhere.Secondly, and perhaps more…
Quick Ontario Election Post-Mortem
I just want to point out a few things quickly, and I'll go more in-depth later on tonight.First off, while the projection failed, it didn't fail too spectacularly - it…
Ontario Liberals win strong Minority Government
McGuinty's Liberals have managed 53 seats for a razor thin minority. The Tories at 37 and NDP at 17 have a combined total of 54, making for the strongest possible…
Liberals win in Ontario
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.
Ontario 2011 – Full Predictions
The Blunt Object's blog is predicting a Ontario Liberal majority government, with 58 seats being given to the incumbent party of Premier Dalton McGuinty. 29 seats are won by the…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Adam Radwanski warns that Ontario's voters can't afford to stay home from today's provincial election.- Jim Stanford calls out the Harper Cons and…
Wednesday Evening Links
Miscellaneous material for your midweek reading.- Erin compares the stimulative effects of Ontario's election platforms:A multiplier is the amount by which a dollar of budgetary outlay increases Gross Domestic Product…
Tory Candidate Blames Campaign Troubles on Tim Hudak
More Tory troubles. This time, however, it's with an active Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario candidate who comes clean about how difficult it is to deliver her leader's divisive and…
Teddy’s election projection for Ontario
I decided to make a map of my personal projection (IE not the official Blunt Objects projection) for the Ontario Election tomorrow evening. I'm not much for talking when there's…
Ipsos Gives OLP 10-point lead, supports Ekos
Wow, who would think you would see this from Ipsos Reid, on an incumbent premier who has not had the best eight year legacy attached to his name?A ten-point lead,…
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Chris Selley points out the absurdity of Ontario's Libs and PCs both running away from the idea of a coalition just as needlessly…
Ekos – OLP – 37.8, PCPO 30.6, ONDP 22.7
Ah, good ol' Ekos - just when you needed a new spin thrown your way.The Liberal lead over the Progressive Conservatives appears to be solidifying as the parties approach the…
Taking Attendance
An interesting pattern began emerging during the Federal Election this past spring. At forums, debates, and all-candidates meetings across the country, Conservative Party candidates were simply not showing up. There…
Taking Attendance
An interesting pattern began emerging during the Federal Election this past spring. At forums, debates, and all-candidates meetings across the country, Conservative Party candidates were simply not showing up. There…
Taking Attendance
An interesting pattern began emerging during the Federal Election this past spring. At forums, debates, and all-candidates meetings across the country, Conservative Party candidates were simply not showing up.There was…
Taking Attendance
An interesting pattern began emerging during the Federal Election this past spring. At forums, debates, and all-candidates meetings across the country, Conservative Party candidates were simply not showing up. There…
This is Pre-Debate Ontario
Pre-debate Ontario has the Ontario Liberals sitting with a minority government, down 21 seats; the Hudak PCs win 37 seats, up 11; and the Horwath NDP win 20, up 10.At…
Ontario Debate Live"Blogging"
Follow along http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/09/23/ontario-leaders-debate548.htmlI will be commenting for all the Live"Blogging" so that you, our readers, can contribute along!