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Tag Archives: Election 2015
The Globe and Mail Jumps the Shark
We’ve reached that point in the election cycle where the mainstream media peppers us with political endorsements telling us who, in their learned opinion, we should vote for on Oct 19. Once again the mainstream media does not … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics and Government
Tagged Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Election 2015, Endorsements, Globe and Mail, Harper, Justin Trudeau
53 Comments
If Not Harper, Then Who?
“I’ve seen issues come up before that get a lot of press attention, and sometimes a photograph or sometimes a side issue can move votes, but I always believe that the big votes are moved on the big issues. I … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics, Politics and Government
Tagged Bill C-51, Economy, Election 2015, Harper, Jillian Ratti, Justin Trudeau, Kent Hehr, Thomas Mulcair, Transparency
70 Comments
Can Lynton Crosby Save Stephen Harper?
Big news this week for the Harper campaign watchers—uber political strategist Lynton Crosby joined the Harper campaign team. Why this is news now and not when Crosby started working with the Harper team in March is a mystery, but never … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged David Cameron, Election 2015, Harper, Justin Trudeau, Lynton Crosby, Thomas Mulcair
15 Comments
Nigel Wright Trips Over Duffygate
“When I refer to the government as an elected dictatorship it’s not personal in any way to the Prime Minister nor to his party, it’s a reference to what’s happened, a creeping growth, an unhealthy growth of power in the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged Arthur Hamilton, Election 2015, Harper, Mike Duffy, Nigel Wright, PMO
20 Comments
The Leaders Debate: No One Won And Why It Doesn’t Matter
Tempting though it may be for those of us in the peanut gallery to rattle on about who won and who flopped in the Leaders Debate, the really important question is this: did we learn anything new about the men … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged Election 2015, Elizabeth May, Harper, Justin Trudeau, Leaders Debate, Thomas Mulcair
30 Comments
The One Question to Ask a Conservative Candidate in This Election
He did it. Stephen Harper dropped the writ and we’re heading into a 78 day election campaign. Oh joy! I’m serious. I intend to have a real conversation with my Conservative MP, the ditzy Joan Crockatt. I expect our conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged CETA, Election 2015, Harper, Joan Crockatt, Justin Trudeau, NAFTA, Thomas Mulcair, TTP
40 Comments
Dear Mr Harper: About that Poll…
On Thursday I answered the phone and it was you Mr Harper (well, your robot pollster lady) wondering whether I’d answer a 30 second political survey. While I can’t be certain she was calling on your behalf, the nature of … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged Election 2015, Harper, ISIS, Justin Trudeau, Polls, Terrorists, Thomas Mulcair, Winston Churchill
21 Comments
Using the Leap Second to Rate Harper’s Government
Stephen Harper was late for Canada Day this year. He missed the kick-off by a full second; or he would have but for the leap second. None of us noticed because the scientists responsible for time (coolest job description ever) … Continue reading
Everything will be A-OK
“Well, I think we made a little history tonight!”— Rachel Notley’s victory speech Indeed we did! The 99% were jubilant. The 1% hit the panic button. And those who deflected political fearmongering with a healthy dose of hope and optimism … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged Election 2015, Energy stock prices, fearmongering, Jim Prentice, Rachel Notley
38 Comments
Susan on the Soapbox 