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alcina

(602 posts) Mon Jul 27, 2015, 02:33 PM Jul 2015

"Tory defector loses nomination"

Well.... Ms Eve Adams lost, thank goodness! The winning Liberal, Marco Mendocino, is endorsed by long-time MPP Mike Colle and Bob Rae. The NDP currently does not have a candidate set to run.

But I was contacted the other day to join other NDPers in the riding to canvas "for change." But should the NDP even field a candidate? This is Joe Oliver's riding, and has historically been Liberal. If the NDP is sincere in its claim that the #1 priority is ousting Harper, then it seems they should let the Liberals battle this out with the cons.

Any thoughts?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tory-defector-eve-adams-loses-liberal-nomination-race-in-eglinton-lawrence-1.3168149

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"Tory defector loses nomination" (Original Post) alcina Jul 2015 OP

I'm glad but and not surprised... Spazito Jul 2015 #1

I don't know what Oliver's poll numbers are like, Joe Shlabotnik Jul 2015 #2

Threehundredeight.com alcina Jul 2015 #3

If Oliver peaked at 38% in February, Joe Shlabotnik Aug 2015 #4

Spazito

(54,362 posts)

1. I'm glad but and not surprised...

Reply to alcina (Original post)

Mon Jul 27, 2015, 03:10 PM

Jul 2015

She was a blatant opportunist, imo, as is her fiance, Soudas. The dirty tricks they pulled while members of the Con party shows who they really are. I was surprised Trudeau made such a fuss over her when she 'crossed over', a mistake on his part, imo.

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)

2. I don't know what Oliver's poll numbers are like,

Reply to alcina (Original post)

Mon Jul 27, 2015, 04:17 PM

Jul 2015

but at this point, with him being saddled as Minister of Finance, I find it hard to believe he has any credibility even amongst his constituents. Probably a wet paper bag could defeat him right about now.

alcina

(602 posts)

3. Threehundredeight.com

Reply to Joe Shlabotnik (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 27, 2015, 09:01 PM

Jul 2015

There's an article there from February that agrees Oliver's chances are slim. I think it peaks at 38%. But if the NDP and Libs split the vote, he could still squeak in. Given that they have yet to name a candidate, it's unlikely the NDP will have anyone with name recognition. And with no name recognition, it's unlikely an NDP candidate will take much away from the Liberals. But if that's they case, perhaps resources are better spent elsewhere.

I dunno. I just "liked" the FB page for the riding, so maybe I'll get a better idea of what they're planning.

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)

4. If Oliver peaked at 38% in February,

Reply to alcina (Reply #3)

Tue Aug 4, 2015, 09:59 PM

Aug 2015

I'd lol to see his numbers now. Anyone can beat this fool at this point.

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