TORONTO — A judicial recount has confirmed a Conservative victory in the federal riding of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Peter Braid has been declared the winner over incumbent Liberal Andrew Telegdi by a mere 17 votes.
Braid garnered 21,830 votes compared to 21,813 for Telegdi, who'd held the riding for 15 years.
The election night tally on Oct. 14 showed Braid with a 73 vote win.
However, a validated count which found errors at two polls showed Braid winning by just 48 votes, triggering an automatic recount.
Had the difference remained above 61 votes, Telegdi would have had to apply for a recount.
Now, how about that Vancouver South recount?
Democracy deserves a full recount, surely knowing the truth is worth a few days of time?
Demand a recount! Force Election's Canada to do its job.
Showing posts with label Election2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Election2008. Show all posts
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Mayor Miller breaking election laws?
Matt from "A step to the right" as a great posting about the possibility that Mayor David Miller, the mayor of Toronto may have broken election financing laws with his "One cent" campaign.
It may be worse then Matt suggests.
Based on my reading of that, the total spending limit for Mayor Miller would have only been 66,000 dollars, not 150,000 dollars. Big difference.
What I don't know, and perhaps when of the readers can let me know, what is the time span that the limit covers? Is it only from the day of the writ drop to the day of voting?
I want to say the entire costs would count, but they don't count for actual advertising for the federal parties so perhaps it doesn't.
Does anyone know?
It may be worse then Matt suggests.
Based on my reading of that, the total spending limit for Mayor Miller would have only been 66,000 dollars, not 150,000 dollars. Big difference.
What I don't know, and perhaps when of the readers can let me know, what is the time span that the limit covers? Is it only from the day of the writ drop to the day of voting?
I want to say the entire costs would count, but they don't count for actual advertising for the federal parties so perhaps it doesn't.
Does anyone know?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
What is the cost of a Conservative Majority?
About 45 million dollars. That culture cut was ill-timed, and cost the Conservatives a lot of seats in Quebec. That cut alone allowed the Bloc to regain their lustre and attack the Conservatives. I am glad that where the Conservatives won seats, they usually had pretty stellar margins of victory. The beachhead is secure.
I am pleasantly surprised by the Conservative results from last night. We did better then I had hoped. It was surprising to see the Quebec seats hold despite all the naysayers, and good to see some big gains in Ontario, especially the 905 area.
Newfoundland was a disappointment, but really, what could you expect. Danny Williams got his wish, and proved that he is the small man of Confederation. I am not aware of any Premier ever doing this before. Newfoundland now doesn't have a voice in government, all because they wanted special treatment.
I had said earlier that we needed to pick up 15-20 seats to make this election worthwhile, we made that. With 16 additional seats you could say that each additional Conservative seat cost the taxpayer $18,750,000. Money well spent to avoid the economic ruin that Dion and Layton would have caused.
And I would have spent 50 million to see that shameless self-promoter Turner go down in defeat! Boy I am glad he did! That made my night, I was awaiting the counting of ballots in my poll when I read that news on my Blackberry. It was a good day.
I am pleasantly surprised by the Conservative results from last night. We did better then I had hoped. It was surprising to see the Quebec seats hold despite all the naysayers, and good to see some big gains in Ontario, especially the 905 area.
Newfoundland was a disappointment, but really, what could you expect. Danny Williams got his wish, and proved that he is the small man of Confederation. I am not aware of any Premier ever doing this before. Newfoundland now doesn't have a voice in government, all because they wanted special treatment.
I had said earlier that we needed to pick up 15-20 seats to make this election worthwhile, we made that. With 16 additional seats you could say that each additional Conservative seat cost the taxpayer $18,750,000. Money well spent to avoid the economic ruin that Dion and Layton would have caused.
And I would have spent 50 million to see that shameless self-promoter Turner go down in defeat! Boy I am glad he did! That made my night, I was awaiting the counting of ballots in my poll when I read that news on my Blackberry. It was a good day.
A big thank you to all volunteers!
I just wanted to send a big shout out to all the volunteers from all the parties across all the ridings for your help in making democracy work.
Without the help of thousands of volunteers across this great country, our democracy would be much weaker.
I would also like to thank the thousands of Election Canada works in all the polls across all the ridings. Until last night I had no idea what the extent of your job was, and how difficult and tedious it was.
Again, a big thank you to all the volunteers and all the works across all 308 ridings in this great country.
Without the help of thousands of volunteers across this great country, our democracy would be much weaker.
I would also like to thank the thousands of Election Canada works in all the polls across all the ridings. Until last night I had no idea what the extent of your job was, and how difficult and tedious it was.
Again, a big thank you to all the volunteers and all the works across all 308 ridings in this great country.
Monday, October 13, 2008
This Election: A waste of time?
Some bloggers disagree with my assertion that this election should be considered a waste of time, effort, and money if it results in a parliament that has about as many Conservative MPs as we have now.
If the Conservatives pick up an extra 15-20 seats then this election can be considered a victory for us. If the Conservatives pick up less then that number of additional seats then it has been a bit of a waste of taxpayers money. Note, I didn't say failure.
It has been said that Stephen Harper's hidden agenda is the total destruction of the Liberal Party of Canada and the placement of the Conservative Party of Canada as the natural governing party of Canada. The reality of the situation is that the Government of Canada's coffers should not be used for partisan purposes. If the only purpose of the election was to further drain the Liberal's weakened coffers, and force another leadership race on them then shame on the Prime Minister. This is no better then what the Liberals did to us for years.
300 million dollars is a lot of taxpayers money to spend in order to force the Liberals to spend 18 million they don't have, and to force more leadership debt on their key players.
Of course in reality the situation is much more nuanced then this. First off, we all know the the opposition parties would have forced this election on us anyway, at a time of their choosing, a time where their partisan interests would be served. Heaven forbid that the Liberals would vote based on their principles. Secondly, this election does give the winner a new mandate to pursue their agenda, this alone is very important.
So in the end I accept that we had this election even though I wish the Prime Minister had of kept his word and forced the opposition parties to vote the government down. I know that this election has strategic implications above and beyond getting a new mandate, however I can't help but wonder if our wish of principled and pragmatic conservatism wasn't sullied a little bit by ulterior motives.
In the end I will work hard to re-elect my MP, I will work hard to encourage my friends and family to vote (hopefully Conservative), and I will pray for a Conservative victory.
I know that should the Liberals win, or somehow convince the Governor General to allow a coalition government to be formed, our way of life, our economy, or futures will be put at risk. Our economy, our middle class, deserve all the help and protection we can muster.
Both nation newspapers endorsed Harper, and most of the significant newspapers around the country have endorsed Harper. That alone should tell us that we are on the right track. Thought most have commented on our hyper partisanship.
We are indeed better off with Harper, but we would be better off still with a government that was a little less partisan, and a little more conciliatory. It will help us get our coveted majority.
If the Conservatives pick up an extra 15-20 seats then this election can be considered a victory for us. If the Conservatives pick up less then that number of additional seats then it has been a bit of a waste of taxpayers money. Note, I didn't say failure.
It has been said that Stephen Harper's hidden agenda is the total destruction of the Liberal Party of Canada and the placement of the Conservative Party of Canada as the natural governing party of Canada. The reality of the situation is that the Government of Canada's coffers should not be used for partisan purposes. If the only purpose of the election was to further drain the Liberal's weakened coffers, and force another leadership race on them then shame on the Prime Minister. This is no better then what the Liberals did to us for years.
300 million dollars is a lot of taxpayers money to spend in order to force the Liberals to spend 18 million they don't have, and to force more leadership debt on their key players.
Of course in reality the situation is much more nuanced then this. First off, we all know the the opposition parties would have forced this election on us anyway, at a time of their choosing, a time where their partisan interests would be served. Heaven forbid that the Liberals would vote based on their principles. Secondly, this election does give the winner a new mandate to pursue their agenda, this alone is very important.
So in the end I accept that we had this election even though I wish the Prime Minister had of kept his word and forced the opposition parties to vote the government down. I know that this election has strategic implications above and beyond getting a new mandate, however I can't help but wonder if our wish of principled and pragmatic conservatism wasn't sullied a little bit by ulterior motives.
In the end I will work hard to re-elect my MP, I will work hard to encourage my friends and family to vote (hopefully Conservative), and I will pray for a Conservative victory.
I know that should the Liberals win, or somehow convince the Governor General to allow a coalition government to be formed, our way of life, our economy, or futures will be put at risk. Our economy, our middle class, deserve all the help and protection we can muster.
Both nation newspapers endorsed Harper, and most of the significant newspapers around the country have endorsed Harper. That alone should tell us that we are on the right track. Thought most have commented on our hyper partisanship.
We are indeed better off with Harper, but we would be better off still with a government that was a little less partisan, and a little more conciliatory. It will help us get our coveted majority.
Patiently waiting for a Liberal apology
CTV News reported Monday that two audio experts, hired by the Liberal Party of Canada to analyze the tape, found that "the recording cannot be shown to be complete."
You can hear Mr. Richardson discuss this report here.
Last week the Liberal party tried to make a lot of hay from the first expert's report that significant portions of the tape had not been altered. They used that first report to call Stephen Harper a liar and insinuate that Harper cannot be trusted.
Now that the Liberal's own expert has come up with an contradictory opinion, one that fully backs the Prime Minister's position will Stephane Dion stand up and show leadership for his or his minions shameful attacks on the Prime Minister?
Somehow I doubt it.
You can hear Mr. Richardson discuss this report here.
Last week the Liberal party tried to make a lot of hay from the first expert's report that significant portions of the tape had not been altered. They used that first report to call Stephen Harper a liar and insinuate that Harper cannot be trusted.
Now that the Liberal's own expert has come up with an contradictory opinion, one that fully backs the Prime Minister's position will Stephane Dion stand up and show leadership for his or his minions shameful attacks on the Prime Minister?
Somehow I doubt it.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Dion the typical Liberal
Chooses himself over his party. If Dion loses this election, and let's be honest, it looks like they will, Dion promises to fight to stay on as the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
While this is likely good news for the Conservatives, it is horrible news for the Liberal Party. Stephane Dion was almost no ones first choice as leader. When he was elected the leader, half the Liberals in the room turned on their heels and left.
Dion is not a leader, if he was a leader he would step aside for the good of the party. It is like his French citizenship, he would only renounce the citizenship if it would hurt his electoral prospects. By Dion staying on as Leader of the Liberal Party, he will start another civil war.
Dion's strident tone may raise eyebrows in Liberal circles where private reaction to his campaign performance has typically ranged from tepid praise to hand wringing. Dion, a political scientist and former professor of public administration, has a reputation for tenacity and a mile-wide stubborn streak.
Of course as a Conservative, I welcome this war, it will allow Harper to govern as if he has a majority even if he doesn't. However I do think it shows Dion's lack of judgement, integrity, and sense of good for the party he professes he loves.
Stephane Dion is not a leader.
While this is likely good news for the Conservatives, it is horrible news for the Liberal Party. Stephane Dion was almost no ones first choice as leader. When he was elected the leader, half the Liberals in the room turned on their heels and left.
Dion is not a leader, if he was a leader he would step aside for the good of the party. It is like his French citizenship, he would only renounce the citizenship if it would hurt his electoral prospects. By Dion staying on as Leader of the Liberal Party, he will start another civil war.
Dion's strident tone may raise eyebrows in Liberal circles where private reaction to his campaign performance has typically ranged from tepid praise to hand wringing. Dion, a political scientist and former professor of public administration, has a reputation for tenacity and a mile-wide stubborn streak.
Of course as a Conservative, I welcome this war, it will allow Harper to govern as if he has a majority even if he doesn't. However I do think it shows Dion's lack of judgement, integrity, and sense of good for the party he professes he loves.
Stephane Dion is not a leader.
May be, but May be not
We are perhaps only hours away from the complete endorsement of Dion by May. This was predicted by many weeks and even months ago.
May has sold out her party, and her candidates all so she can be appointed a Senator to sit in the still hypothetical Dion cabinet as the Environment minister.
She has told her supports to vote for anyone but the Conservatives and the Greens in 60 ridings across Canada. How very pathetic. How progressive of her.
There should be a law against two party leaders colluding like this. It basically allows the Liberals to circumvent election financing laws.
Does anyone know what the Green Party's position is on the senate?
May has sold out her party, and her candidates all so she can be appointed a Senator to sit in the still hypothetical Dion cabinet as the Environment minister.
She has told her supports to vote for anyone but the Conservatives and the Greens in 60 ridings across Canada. How very pathetic. How progressive of her.
There should be a law against two party leaders colluding like this. It basically allows the Liberals to circumvent election financing laws.
Does anyone know what the Green Party's position is on the senate?
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tories look to win at least 129 seats
Counting the projected and leaning ridings as projected here, I get 116 (plus or minus a couple) ridings in the win column.
This is a far cry from a majority. It looks like we will get the status quo.
This is a far cry from a majority. It looks like we will get the status quo.
- BC - 21
- Albert - 27
- Sask - 13
- Manitoba - 8
- Ontario - 47
- Quebec - 6
- NB - 3
- NS - 3
- NFLD - 1
Starting to look like 300 million down the drain with nothing to show for it, of course the final poll has yet to come.
Mike Duffy isn't despicable for telling the truth
Andrew Potter says Mike Duffy is a despicable human being. I guess reporting the truth makes one despicable. Andrew Potter is being dishonest with himself and his readers.
The question was simple, "If you were Prime Minister today what would you have done differently then Harper?", this is paraphrased, but the gist is correct.
The question wasn't very difficult, surely getting it explained once would have been enough for Dion, a wannabe Prime Minister. No, it was asked 3 times, even his aides got involved to try and explain it.
Was it Dion's "hearing problem"? The problem that hath no name? No! Accepting Dion's explanation a few weeks ago, it only affects him when there is a lot of noise and other conversations going on, in this case for this interview there was no other noise in the room.
The question was simple, the question was asked several times, the question was explained. Was it an issue with Dion's grasp of the English language? Maybe, but again, he had no problem in the debates, nor scrums.
It is NOT his grasp of English, nor his hearing problem. It is his grasp of economics. This interview showed once and for all that Dion's attacks on Harper are all bluster and no policy. Dion's plan to make a plan is pathetic, he will create jobs. How? When? What kind? Stephen Harper has created 107,000 jobs in September alone, I doubt Stephane Dion can match that anytime soon. Unless he opens the public's purse and hires everyone to work in the public sector.
And even if it was related to Dion's sometimes shakey grasp of the English language, it still doesn't reflect well on him. I know many francophones that say his grasp of English disqualifies him for the top job in Canada. Francophones that live in Quebec. Proud Francophones. I even defended Dion's grasp of English to them, explaining that his grasp of English has no affect on my decision, and it shouldn't on yours either. But that was before this.
If these gaffes are related to his command of English, then Dion needs to be held to the same standards as our public sector employees.
Of course if we were questioning Harper's ability to speak French the media would not be so forgiving. Being an unilingual anglophone disqualifies you for the top job, being a unilingual francophone has no such restraints.
Typical double standards.
The question was simple, "If you were Prime Minister today what would you have done differently then Harper?", this is paraphrased, but the gist is correct.
The question wasn't very difficult, surely getting it explained once would have been enough for Dion, a wannabe Prime Minister. No, it was asked 3 times, even his aides got involved to try and explain it.
Was it Dion's "hearing problem"? The problem that hath no name? No! Accepting Dion's explanation a few weeks ago, it only affects him when there is a lot of noise and other conversations going on, in this case for this interview there was no other noise in the room.
The question was simple, the question was asked several times, the question was explained. Was it an issue with Dion's grasp of the English language? Maybe, but again, he had no problem in the debates, nor scrums.
It is NOT his grasp of English, nor his hearing problem. It is his grasp of economics. This interview showed once and for all that Dion's attacks on Harper are all bluster and no policy. Dion's plan to make a plan is pathetic, he will create jobs. How? When? What kind? Stephen Harper has created 107,000 jobs in September alone, I doubt Stephane Dion can match that anytime soon. Unless he opens the public's purse and hires everyone to work in the public sector.
And even if it was related to Dion's sometimes shakey grasp of the English language, it still doesn't reflect well on him. I know many francophones that say his grasp of English disqualifies him for the top job in Canada. Francophones that live in Quebec. Proud Francophones. I even defended Dion's grasp of English to them, explaining that his grasp of English has no affect on my decision, and it shouldn't on yours either. But that was before this.
If these gaffes are related to his command of English, then Dion needs to be held to the same standards as our public sector employees.
Of course if we were questioning Harper's ability to speak French the media would not be so forgiving. Being an unilingual anglophone disqualifies you for the top job, being a unilingual francophone has no such restraints.
Typical double standards.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Dion thinks we are stupid
The video speaks for itself. This has nothing to do with his command of the English Language, and nothing to do with a supposed hearing problem.
Listen to it yourself.
He was asked a clear question, and he didn't give a clear answer. Dion talked about is 30/50 plan, which has nothing to do with his supposed economic plan.
Dion clearly showed that he had nothing new to add, that despite his bluster, he has no idea what he would do if he was in Harper's place.
He had no idea, this is because Harper has done all that can be reasonably and prudently done.
Listen to it yourself.
He was asked a clear question, and he didn't give a clear answer. Dion talked about is 30/50 plan, which has nothing to do with his supposed economic plan.
Dion clearly showed that he had nothing new to add, that despite his bluster, he has no idea what he would do if he was in Harper's place.
He had no idea, this is because Harper has done all that can be reasonably and prudently done.
Tories solidify lead in Ontario
The Conservative slide appears to be over, all the polls are showing a national lead for the Conservatives, even in vote rich Ontario.
A wide-ranging poll of Ontario voters by The Strategic Counsel for The Globe and Mail/CTV News finds the Tories enjoying a five-point lead over the Liberals in the province, erasing a five-point disadvantage from the 2006 campaign. But the increase still wouldn't provide the Tories with the seats needed to reach a majority. Conservative Stephen Harper will either have to find more seats outside Ontario or convince even more of its residents to vote for his party over Thanksgiving dinner.
These gains are not enough for a Conservative majority, but the Conservatives and to to a lesser extend the NDP are poised to pick up a few seats, the Liberals will lose seventeen seats.
Amongst visible minorities in the 905 area the Conservatives and Liberals are tied for support. This is significant as the Liberals have historically owned the visible minority vote three to one.
A wide-ranging poll of Ontario voters by The Strategic Counsel for The Globe and Mail/CTV News finds the Tories enjoying a five-point lead over the Liberals in the province, erasing a five-point disadvantage from the 2006 campaign. But the increase still wouldn't provide the Tories with the seats needed to reach a majority. Conservative Stephen Harper will either have to find more seats outside Ontario or convince even more of its residents to vote for his party over Thanksgiving dinner.
These gains are not enough for a Conservative majority, but the Conservatives and to to a lesser extend the NDP are poised to pick up a few seats, the Liberals will lose seventeen seats.
Amongst visible minorities in the 905 area the Conservatives and Liberals are tied for support. This is significant as the Liberals have historically owned the visible minority vote three to one.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Conservative support has bottomed out
It looks like the Conservative support has finally bottomed out around 33%. This is pretty darn low, and depending on the regional breakdowns and vote splitting either a Conservative or Liberal minority government.
Even with the following support, here is an electoral project.
Even with the following support, here is an electoral project.
May calls for strategic voting
This really isn't a surprise to most people that actually follow politics. It was predicted months ago that this would happen.
It is unfortunate that it has come to this, obviously May doesn't believe her party actually has policies that will benefit Canadians.
Who wants to bet that if May wins her riding, and the Liberals fear-monger their way into power the May becomes Environment minister? As either a Liberal or Green Party member, or perhaps a Senator.
This endorsement by one federal party leader to another federal party leader is unprecedented in Canadian politics. I wonder what the average Canadian will think of this?
Any die-hard Green supporter was likely going to vote strategically anyway.
It is unfortunate that it has come to this, obviously May doesn't believe her party actually has policies that will benefit Canadians.
Who wants to bet that if May wins her riding, and the Liberals fear-monger their way into power the May becomes Environment minister? As either a Liberal or Green Party member, or perhaps a Senator.
This endorsement by one federal party leader to another federal party leader is unprecedented in Canadian politics. I wonder what the average Canadian will think of this?
Any die-hard Green supporter was likely going to vote strategically anyway.
Canada rated world's soundest bank system
So, what will Jack and Dion say to this?
Canada has the world's soundest banking system, closely followed by Sweden, Luxembourg and Australia, a survey by the World Economic Forum has found as financial crisis and bank failures shake world markets.
The NDP and the Liberals, scaring the bejesus out of Canadians one false predication at a time.
And, lets not forget about Canada having the fastest growing GDP of the G7 nations. And yes, this includes such countries that already green shifted.
Canada has the world's soundest banking system, closely followed by Sweden, Luxembourg and Australia, a survey by the World Economic Forum has found as financial crisis and bank failures shake world markets.
The NDP and the Liberals, scaring the bejesus out of Canadians one false predication at a time.
And, lets not forget about Canada having the fastest growing GDP of the G7 nations. And yes, this includes such countries that already green shifted.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
EKOS Numbers STILL Hold
The numbers from EKOS are still holding for the Conservatives. This is positive, but the rest of the pollsters still show some relative strength for the Conservatives.
All three are daily tracking polls, the EKOS has the biggest sample size.
So, who do we believe?
- Conservative 35%
- Liberal 24%
- NDP 20%
- Green 11%
- Bloc Québécois 10%
- Conservative Party 33 (-1)
- Liberal Party 29 (-2)
- NDP 20 (+2)
- BQ 11% (NC)
- Green Party 7% (+1)
- Undecided 15% (NC)
- Conservatives 31%,
- Liberals 27%
- NDP 20%
- Green Party 12%
- BQ 8%
All three are daily tracking polls, the EKOS has the biggest sample size.
So, who do we believe?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
EKOS numbers hold
I am not sure if the Conservative support has bottomed out, or something is seriously wrong with their polling, but EKOS is the only polling company still showing any significant lead for the Conservatives.
The Liberal pundits like to hold up Nanos and say since they are a tracking poll, they are the only ones that have their pulse on the electorate. Of course EKOS is also a daily tracking poll.
“As we have been saying for several days now, although we continue to see some modest shifts in public opinion that can have quite large effects on the distribution of seats due to our first-past-the-post electoral system, the underlying pattern is one of relative stability – with the parties in the same order now as they were at the beginning of the campaign,” said Graves. “And each night that passes, voters’ are hardening their decisions.”
We're better off with Harper.
The Liberal pundits like to hold up Nanos and say since they are a tracking poll, they are the only ones that have their pulse on the electorate. Of course EKOS is also a daily tracking poll.
“As we have been saying for several days now, although we continue to see some modest shifts in public opinion that can have quite large effects on the distribution of seats due to our first-past-the-post electoral system, the underlying pattern is one of relative stability – with the parties in the same order now as they were at the beginning of the campaign,” said Graves. “And each night that passes, voters’ are hardening their decisions.”
We're better off with Harper.
The problem with being proactive
Let's be perfectly honest here, it is going to be a dog fight to the end, and the trends are not positive for a Conservative win, even a minority.
The Liberals, in excellent politics have battered the Prime Minister over plagiarism, economy, and the W.
These are all stupid, trumped up non-issues. Only in Canada can you gain points by attacking the democratically elected leader of our biggest ally and trading partner.
I find this frustrating, if Stephen Harper was announcing the contents of the 2007 Fall Fiscal Update, and the contents of the March 2008 budget as his election platform he would be winning a majority.
But, Stephen Harper and the Conservative government saw this crisis coming last year. Stephen Harper and the Conservative government took action over a year ago to protect our economy, our jobs, and our way of life.
Where Stephane Dion would take 30 days to talk to experts before coming up with a plan, Stephen Harper already planned and executed on his plan.
They took action to ensure the banks were well financed, two laggard banks were told to shape up, personal income taxes were cut, the GST was cut, transfers were increased to the provinces, measures were taken to increase our productivity, massive investments in infrastructure were put in place, 385,000 people were removed from the tax rolls, billions were put against the debt to reduce our interest payments, investments for students, improvements to SRED, help for low income seniors and many more changes.
If Stephen Harper was announcing this today, he would be seen as taking action, and decisive, but since he did it months ago to help our economy weather the storm in a proactive manner, he is seen as not doing anything.
It is said the attention span of our voters is short, we should remind them. The next ad should not be a negative ad, it should be an ad that reminds voters of all the economic measures they took months ago to proactive steer our economy through this economic uncertainty.
We're better off with Harper
The Liberals, in excellent politics have battered the Prime Minister over plagiarism, economy, and the W.
These are all stupid, trumped up non-issues. Only in Canada can you gain points by attacking the democratically elected leader of our biggest ally and trading partner.
I find this frustrating, if Stephen Harper was announcing the contents of the 2007 Fall Fiscal Update, and the contents of the March 2008 budget as his election platform he would be winning a majority.
But, Stephen Harper and the Conservative government saw this crisis coming last year. Stephen Harper and the Conservative government took action over a year ago to protect our economy, our jobs, and our way of life.
Where Stephane Dion would take 30 days to talk to experts before coming up with a plan, Stephen Harper already planned and executed on his plan.
They took action to ensure the banks were well financed, two laggard banks were told to shape up, personal income taxes were cut, the GST was cut, transfers were increased to the provinces, measures were taken to increase our productivity, massive investments in infrastructure were put in place, 385,000 people were removed from the tax rolls, billions were put against the debt to reduce our interest payments, investments for students, improvements to SRED, help for low income seniors and many more changes.
If Stephen Harper was announcing this today, he would be seen as taking action, and decisive, but since he did it months ago to help our economy weather the storm in a proactive manner, he is seen as not doing anything.
It is said the attention span of our voters is short, we should remind them. The next ad should not be a negative ad, it should be an ad that reminds voters of all the economic measures they took months ago to proactive steer our economy through this economic uncertainty.
We're better off with Harper
Monday, October 6, 2008
Polling Trends Confirmed by EKOS as well
The EKOS numbers are out.
Conservatives
Liberals -- 33%
NDP -- 26%
Bloc -- 10%
Green -- 12%
The Conservatives have dropped a bit again.
Looking at the seat projections:
Conservatives -- 130
Liberals -- 78
NDP -- 42
Bloc -- 58
Other -- 1
Not much would change, other then the Bloc gaining at the expense of Canada.
Conservatives
Liberals -- 33%
NDP -- 26%
Bloc -- 10%
Green -- 12%
The Conservatives have dropped a bit again.
Looking at the seat projections:
Conservatives -- 130
Liberals -- 78
NDP -- 42
Bloc -- 58
Other -- 1
Not much would change, other then the Bloc gaining at the expense of Canada.
Liberal Keith Martin Claims Canada has 500 million dollar deficit!
While watching Mike Duffy Prime tonight Liberal MP Keith Martin lies to the views and claims Canada has a 500 million dollar deficit!
During the BC panel, Liberal MP Keith Martin told the viewers that Canada currently has a 500 million dollar deficit. When Conservative Minister Gary Lunn tried to correct the record Liberal Keith Martin talked over him.
This is an outright lie! Will Stephane Dion call on Liberal Keith Martin to correct the record?
We're better off with Harper.
During the BC panel, Liberal MP Keith Martin told the viewers that Canada currently has a 500 million dollar deficit. When Conservative Minister Gary Lunn tried to correct the record Liberal Keith Martin talked over him.
This is an outright lie! Will Stephane Dion call on Liberal Keith Martin to correct the record?
We're better off with Harper.
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