Blue Like You

Archive for September 10th, 2008

Elizabeth May has finally been allowed to participate in the leadership debates, even though she has no elected seat herself, and her party’s one MP crossed the floor to join the party rather than being elected under the Green banner.

O.K. I can live with it.  In fact, the end results could actually enhance the CPC’s position in the long run.

However, from strictly a pragmatic point of view, I wonder how many questions can be answered, and actual ‘debate’ can result with five contenders on a stage?

I have another polling question up: Has your interest in the debates changed due to the inclusion of Elizabeth May?

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Thursday: Fringe parties want in debates - CNEWS

Green Party goes after Blogger! Check out the story here, here, and here.

So I guess only some people are allowed to be heard.

Friday Update : Really Green Party, this isn’t a contest you want to win - Kady O’Malley.

Stephen Taylor - Green Party wilts, tape was not doctored.

Check the comments - PC Leader’s bid for Ontario seat hits snag.

Ontario needs a strong opposition. Please John. I’m begging you.

You’re a nice guy, but please do the right thing.

Yesterday on MDL, Joël-Denis Bellavance of La Presse tantalized viewers with a preview of today’s big story - L’ex-ministre Jacques Brassard varlope le Bloc.

Bellavance disclosed something to the effect that a former PQ Minister says the Bloc has become the clone of the NDP and is no longer relevant.

I used Google translator, but it leaves something to be desired. I gather that Brassard feels he has nothing in common with Duceppe and his party?

Since my French is a bit rusty, I would love to hear from anyone who could give us a rough translation and thoughts about the article. Thanks.

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Update: CBC says this is having a big effect on the Bloc this morning.

Julie Van D. mentioned that Michael Fortier is scheduled for a presser later on today, which may be related to this subject.

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More recommended articles for your reading pleaure:

Liberal leader proves he’s no rock star - Greg Weston in the Sun.  (BTW, what ever happened to Lorrie Goldstein???)

Dion Stumbles - L. Ian Macdonald

Surrey MP wrote letter in support of drug trafficker - Kim Bolan

So much going on. So little time.

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Evening Update: Layton welcomes sovereigntist’s NDP-Bloc comparison - CTV.

Plummeting Que. sovereignty support good for Tories - National Post.

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Thursday Update: Sovereignty silence bites Bloc - Star.