Steve Janke’s latest post on the trials of Dion was picked up by National Post’s Full Comment – Oops: Liberal nominee Gerry Samson can’t sell green shift (except to Stealth Liberals). (Well done, Steve.)
It seems that the Liberal candidate in Cornwall openly admits to Dion in a Town Hall meeting that people aren’t buying it.
Then one lone voice supporting Dion turns out to be a member of the local Liberal riding executive. Well, there’s an impartial POV for ya!
And a few days ago, a student wrote a letter to the editor saying that she felt "used" by the Liberal Party.
And of course we have the story of Jennifer Wright, who also feels "used". (Or at least they "used" her Green Shift name.)
I suspect Dion truly believes in his plan, but his caucus members must be getting a sinking feeling when they talk to constituents in the real world. Dion’s credibility rests on this one policy, but he’s got to have plants to support it in media events?
I sense another poll coming on. Just need to tweak it.
Update: Please vote now at new poll!
7:30 pm – This poll is already getting lots of traffic. Thanks for your input.
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This is a must-read from Paul Wells at Macleans – Dion’s strategy: make yourself the target.
Not necessarily the best move, IMHO.
And here is a very quaint Dionesque quote:
"Paul, I want to have elections yesterday…"
Do you not wish this man was your Prime Minister right now????
And how’s this for arrogance?:
…Female voters, however, are smarter and more intuitive. They don’t like Harper; they can tell something is off…
Everyone o.k. with that one? Or did he just insult all men in Canada, and all Conservative women?
And check this out when Dion’s own candidate tries to get a straight answer!!!
Final Poll Results: Will Canadians accept Stephane Dion’s Green Shift plan?
Yes, the man’s a genius – 6%.
No, he’s delusional – 94%.
Total number of votes – 90.
Once again, thanks for your participation.
