Category: Canadian politics
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This election will show how weak the Canadian left has become as a political force in Canada. From London Free Press “We have been saying all along, if we don’t win, we will get a coalition government,” Joe Preston, Conservative candidate for Elgin-Middlesex-London said. “I am worried if Stephen Harper gets a majority. I made…
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Here’s two different interpretations of the dreaded C. word coalition. Is it going to be a bunch of unprincipled politicians or just a group of losers. You decide . From Ottawa Citizen Last weekend, Prime Minister Stephen Harper let his guard down and revealed his true thoughts about a Liberal-led coalition government. If the opposition…
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Today Stephen Harper raised the possibility that he would be open to a one-on-one debate with Liberal leader Michael ignatieff. Of course this won’t happen in our multiparty system but it’s an interesting hypothetical to ponder. The simple fact of having less participants would increase the possibility of there being a dramatic moment that defines…
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I know social media is not top of mind for everyone however it is becoming an increasingly integral part of any modern political campaign. Now there is a website devoted to the intersection of social media and politics I encourage you to check it out. From The Canadian Election + Social Media The Conservative Party…
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In the latest Nanos daily tracking poll the Tories lead by nearly 10 points over their nearest rivals the Liberals. More importantly the Conservatives are commandingly out in front in the key battleground of Ontario’s Rust Belt. If this trend keeps up through the campaign we might even see university towns like Guelph turn Tory…
