A message of support from Olivia Chow for Andrea Horwath
A message of support from Olivia Chow for Andrea Horwath - YouTubeNDP momentum is spreading. Don't let them tell you it can't be done. Put people first, vote NDP! A…
Ontario NDP
"The best choice for Ontario’s challenges"
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/dalton-mcguintys-liberals-the-best-choice-for-ontarios-challenges/article2188213/That's what The Globe & Mail says Dalton McGuinty's Ontario Liberal team is in this election. With the global e...
ON Election Fact Check: NDP spending least, PC spending most
In this new article, Tim Hudak claims that the NDP is a "big spending" party. Let's look at the facts. Both the PCs and Liberals have committed to spending almost…
Andrea Horwath the real winner of the debate
Horwath Wins Ontario Debate: MSM Miss the Boat | rabble.ca Ethan Cox writes about what the MSM missed - that there was a large improvement of opinion regarding Andrea Horwath's…
Andrea Horwath gets $200,000 of your tax dollars for nothing?
http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/09/27/ndp-gets-cash-for-accessibility-work-not-done According to this report, the corporate fundraising arm of the ONDP has received $200,000 of your tax dollars for upgrades for making party HQ more accessible for Ontaria...
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- This blog's current tagline highlights the importance of asking cui bono? when it comes to public policy choices. On that front, points for chutzpah…
OLP, PCPO – Intertwined not going anywhere fast
Two polls - one Angus Reid, one Forum (the latter being massive) - show that the Ontario Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives are stuck together like glue, though AR's is…
A propos of nothing
While much of the NDP's federal election result has been painted as the result of Jack Layton's popularity, it's worth noting exactly how the party results compared to some of…
"Thanks for the jobs"
That's what one man who worked for the solar company next to the Ontario Liberal tent told me today at the International Plowing Fest. From providing the way forward to…
A vote for the NDP is…a vote for the NDP
Apparently Ontario's political pundits feel the need to get one more campaign's worth of use out of their stale old Lib vs. Con spin. So let's clear things up as…
Ontario Liberals protecting the environment and moving Ontario forward
Ontario Liberals are taking the next steps to safeguard our environment for Ontario families. Liberals are protecting precious water resources for future generations with a Great Lakes Protection Act that…
The Timidity Of The Ontario NDP
I wrote earlier this month about the growing call from certain monied sectors for an increase in their personal taxation rates, arguing that they are not paying their fair share…
Two Polls Give Ontario Grits Smiles
One from Ipsos Reid and one from Nanos Research confirm the trend seen in the Harris-Decima poll that was out only a few days ago, which blew the race in…
Killing The Bob Rae Myth
Watching the Ontario election you'd think that there was nothing of much import going on in the world. Why else would there be so little difference in the platforms of…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Just as in this year's federal election, the NDP will need to look to move voting intentions once the campaign is underway. But…
ONDP candidate mocks child abuse allegations in Catholic Church and posts dirty jokes on Twitter – Classy guy
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/17/facebook-101-loose-lips-hurts-election-campaign Is this why Andrea Horwath is going to such extreme efforts to hide her "team"? Less than 3 weeks before the start of the writ, and the ONDP website…
Hope for McGuinty and Horwath?
(Sorry if anyone missed my wonderful revelations over the past few days, but a workin' man has things to do)The common assumption these days is that current Ontario Liberal Premier…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - The Mark is the latest to point out that the NDP's success in winning over former Bloc members and/or sovereigntists should be considered…
Ontario Provincial Election Opportunity To Defeat Stephen Harper
While attending a barbecue hosted at Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s family home, Prime Minister Stephen called for Liberal Premier McGuinty’s defeat during the October 6 Ontario Provincial election. This isn’t…
Dirty NDP
On the same day that we learn of massive cuts to Environment Canada coming from the federal Conservatives, it's important to remember that the ONDP is going off track on…