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This is a mayoral campaign thread, not for the tabloid stuff
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Can we rename this thread to be municipal campaigns thread?
Because some wards are worth discussing, and people on here seem to live all over the place.
For example, ward 3, Doug Holyday's old ward, has this guy running: Peter Fenech Seeks Etobicoke Centre Council Seat | politics | Torontoist
Because some wards are worth discussing, and people on here seem to live all over the place.
For example, ward 3, Doug Holyday's old ward, has this guy running: Peter Fenech Seeks Etobicoke Centre Council Seat | politics | Torontoist
ndrwrld
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Rob's voted against just about every single initiative that would being assistance to high risk people of any age in Toronto. Unless it's for a new Cricket Pitch.
"Taxes need good PR. Taxes pay for things."
Morgan Baskin this morning on Metro Morning. This young woman is quite impressive. Watch for her in years to come.
Also there is a debate here: Events | Evergreen
She will not be in the debate, but will be speaking before it.
Morgan Baskin this morning on Metro Morning. This young woman is quite impressive. Watch for her in years to come.
Also there is a debate here: Events | Evergreen
She will not be in the debate, but will be speaking before it.
Great assessment by Edward Keenan here:
Being not-Ford is not enough for Olivia Chow: Keenan | Toronto Star
Being not-Ford is not enough for Olivia Chow: Keenan | Toronto Star
It is a strange turn of events that, according to the latest poll, a vote for Chow is now a vote for Ford.
Clearly, she had the wrong people running her campaign. Or is it that her time in Ottawa has fully disconnected her from the Toronto reality?
A combination of both I suspect.
Clearly, she had the wrong people running her campaign. Or is it that her time in Ottawa has fully disconnected her from the Toronto reality?
A combination of both I suspect.
No, I do not think she would at all. If she was closer in ideology to Tory she might, but they are miles apart and most of their core base is quite distant. I really can't see her throwing support to a conservative like John Tory. No way.
I might strategically vote for Tory if the polling numbers show Olivia still sliding in October, this is despite me being a huge fan of Olivia and having donated a decent chunk of change to her campaign.
I don't like Tory, but in reality, ANYONE BUT FORD is what I will feel come election day.
I might strategically vote for Tory if the polling numbers show Olivia still sliding in October, this is despite me being a huge fan of Olivia and having donated a decent chunk of change to her campaign.
I don't like Tory, but in reality, ANYONE BUT FORD is what I will feel come election day.
djfear
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Thank you!
For anyone who thinks voting is lame or doesn't make a difference, here are some facts:
In 2010, 768,815 people voted. That is 29.39% of the City of Toronto population (based on 2011 stats).
Ford was voted by 47.11% of those people, or 14.6%* of the City of Toronto population (based on 2011 stats).
*That number also includes non-eligible voters.
Based on those numbers, 7,688 votes constitutes a 1% point for a voter. It takes 76 people to make a visible 0.01% difference. So if you and 75 of your family & friends decided to vote for one person, you could in essence physically see that difference in the polling numbers.
Voting does have a very real impact, and on October 27th, go out and vote for the person you think will fuck things up the least, because after the last 4 years that's what my expectations have been set to. :|
For anyone who thinks voting is lame or doesn't make a difference, here are some facts:
In 2010, 768,815 people voted. That is 29.39% of the City of Toronto population (based on 2011 stats).
Ford was voted by 47.11% of those people, or 14.6%* of the City of Toronto population (based on 2011 stats).
*That number also includes non-eligible voters.
Based on those numbers, 7,688 votes constitutes a 1% point for a voter. It takes 76 people to make a visible 0.01% difference. So if you and 75 of your family & friends decided to vote for one person, you could in essence physically see that difference in the polling numbers.
Voting does have a very real impact, and on October 27th, go out and vote for the person you think will fuck things up the least, because after the last 4 years that's what my expectations have been set to. :|
^
You`re absolutely right. Here`s all the info you need about voting.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/c...nnel=8222c36902f5d310VgnVCM1000006cd60f89RCRD
You`re absolutely right. Here`s all the info you need about voting.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/c...nnel=8222c36902f5d310VgnVCM1000006cd60f89RCRD
Warren Kinsella 'stepping back' from Olivia Chow campaign
No longer involved in day-to-day operations
BY DON PEAT, CITY HALL BUREAU CHIEF
TORONTO - Warren Kinsella is “stepping back” from the Olivia Chow campaign.
The high-profile political strategist made headlines last week when the John Tory campaign objected to his tweet characterizing their candidate’s SmartTrack plan as “segregationist.”
Kinsella — a senior volunteer on the Chow mayoral campaign who worked on rapid response — deleted the tweet and apologized to Tory but the former Progressive Conservative leader went on to take aim at Chow’s response to the incident and accuse her of “dirty politics.”
On Wednesday, the Chow campaign confirmed Kinsella is no longer involved with the day-to-day operations.
“He remains a volunteer on Olivia’s campaign but by mutual agreement is not involved day-to-day,” Chow spokesman Jamey Heath told the Toronto Sun.
In response to a media inquiry, Kinsella, who writes columns for the Sun and appears on Sun News Network, said he still supports Chow.
“Olivia will be a great mayor,” he said. “I help her where I can, which has always been the case. Stepping back was my decision, and no one else’s.
***TORONTO SUN****
No longer involved in day-to-day operations
BY DON PEAT, CITY HALL BUREAU CHIEF
TORONTO - Warren Kinsella is “stepping back” from the Olivia Chow campaign.
The high-profile political strategist made headlines last week when the John Tory campaign objected to his tweet characterizing their candidate’s SmartTrack plan as “segregationist.”
Kinsella — a senior volunteer on the Chow mayoral campaign who worked on rapid response — deleted the tweet and apologized to Tory but the former Progressive Conservative leader went on to take aim at Chow’s response to the incident and accuse her of “dirty politics.”
On Wednesday, the Chow campaign confirmed Kinsella is no longer involved with the day-to-day operations.
“He remains a volunteer on Olivia’s campaign but by mutual agreement is not involved day-to-day,” Chow spokesman Jamey Heath told the Toronto Sun.
In response to a media inquiry, Kinsella, who writes columns for the Sun and appears on Sun News Network, said he still supports Chow.
“Olivia will be a great mayor,” he said. “I help her where I can, which has always been the case. Stepping back was my decision, and no one else’s.
***TORONTO SUN****
kerouacdude
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Another debate tonight, The Black Canadian Awards and Diversity Advancement Network are hosting the Black Canadian Mayoral Debate in Toronto.
Apparently it's about as Ford-unfriendly a crowd as the Ryerson one way back.
Apparently it's about as Ford-unfriendly a crowd as the Ryerson one way back.
DJ Vuvu Zela
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did Ford flex his patois skills at the debate?
Did anyone go to this? Ford does have a certain amount of popularity (unfortunately) in the Caribbean community.
I know Andray Domies was attending (not to debate, obviously) and would like to know how it turned out.
el presidente Highsteppa
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Not very well for Ford:
Mayoral debate: Rob Ford sticks to claim he is champion of black youth | Toronto Star
He's also skipping out on two more debates this week.
el presidente Highsteppa
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It also shows that he's relying on his base to win.
So now Brad Duguid is right out there supporting Tory, saying he's not speaking for the government, but also saying he's got a lot of support in the government, AND saying he will FIGHT any attempt to switch back to the LRT for Scarborough.
Why? (that's rhetorical)
So annoying.
Why? (that's rhetorical)
So annoying.
On the other side, Soknacki proposes HOW to save $$ on policing and redirect the funds elsewhere, and takes a stand against carding:
Declining Crime Offers Room To Save, Modernize - Soknacki
Declining Crime Offers Room To Save, Modernize - Soknacki
If you have the misfortune of being in Mammoliti's ward (not because of location, because of him!), this guy is a great alternative and needs your support:
Keegan Henry-Mathieu Setting His Sights on Ward 7 Council Seat | politics | Torontoist
Keegan Henry-Mathieu Setting His Sights on Ward 7 Council Seat | politics | Torontoist
Ari Goldkind is doing an Ask me Anything on reddit right now for those interested:
AMA - I'm Ari Goldkind and I'm running for Mayor of Toronto : toronto
AMA - I'm Ari Goldkind and I'm running for Mayor of Toronto : toronto
SneakyPete
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Tough to take anyone with a "!" in their name seriously.
Klubmasta Will
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good read here: Chow should become a social justice crusader: Keenan | Toronto Star
i agree that olivia chow's campaign has not been stellar thus far, which is well reflected in the polls, but i am still hoping her team can turn it around.
she is the only left-leaning candidate, and i think that is important for this city, especially now given the ever-increasing divide between the rich and the poor. i would not mind paying a bit more to live in a kinder city with better social programs and infrastructure. olivia would bring that mentality to everything she does, and she would build consensus among differing viewpoints to get results.
she is not the best debater (and she freely admits this, as english is not her first language), but she has the smarts and the proven ability to get things done.
at the end of the day, if i have to vote for john tory to keep rob ford out of office, i may hold my nose and do so, but i really do hope olivia chow and her team can turn it around.
i agree that olivia chow's campaign has not been stellar thus far, which is well reflected in the polls, but i am still hoping her team can turn it around.
she is the only left-leaning candidate, and i think that is important for this city, especially now given the ever-increasing divide between the rich and the poor. i would not mind paying a bit more to live in a kinder city with better social programs and infrastructure. olivia would bring that mentality to everything she does, and she would build consensus among differing viewpoints to get results.
she is not the best debater (and she freely admits this, as english is not her first language), but she has the smarts and the proven ability to get things done.
at the end of the day, if i have to vote for john tory to keep rob ford out of office, i may hold my nose and do so, but i really do hope olivia chow and her team can turn it around.
derek
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her language isn't the issue, she just doesn't have the confidence or skill set. vastly more qualified than ford, she just won't get enough support in this city, especially if she goes the 'social justice' issue, which most voters don't get or understand.
she would be the opposite end of building consenus from ford in that she'll try to please everyone, which won't work either. tory is way more honed on how to use his influence and persuasion to get things moving
no chance of turning it around imo (it was never really a starter).
start holding your nose will
she would be the opposite end of building consenus from ford in that she'll try to please everyone, which won't work either. tory is way more honed on how to use his influence and persuasion to get things moving
no chance of turning it around imo (it was never really a starter).
start holding your nose will