Toronto-Danforth by-election 2

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Thu, 2011-11-17 00:36

Newfoundlander_...

adma wrote:

Except, who'd be the Kevin Lamoureux figure? (Actually, there was one once ruling the roost here--Dennis Mills.)

Who knows who it might. The Liberals might have issues but this is Toronto, so I'm sure there's no shortage of Liberals in the area. I've heard George Smitherman's name mentioned, he may have represented the neighbouring riding provincially but he's still very well known and took over 50% of the vote in the area in the Mayoral election. Someone may also run with plans of running for the leadership of the party.

Thu, 2011-11-17 07:21

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adma

Newfoundlander_Labradorian wrote:
Someone may also run with plans of running for the leadership of the party.

Warren Kinsella? (AFAIK he still lives next door)

Thu, 2011-11-17 07:38

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KenS

Anybody remember the Kinsella column right after the election.

Remember that Kinsella made no bones about it before the election: the ship is ust about sunk, we deserve this, etc.

He didnt crow afterwards [didnt need to either]. Didnt launch straight away into "NOW, can we finally seriously discuss merger?"

He said essentially, now is the time to step forward, put my money where my mouth is, and run for office myself.

Guarantee you that Warren would make an interesting candidate.

Thu, 2011-11-17 07:38

#105

KenS

Anybody remember the Kinsella column right after the election.

Remember that Kinsella made no bones about it before the election: the ship is ust about sunk, we deserve this, etc.

He didnt crow afterwards [didnt need to either]. Didnt launch straight away into "NOW, can we finally seriously discuss merger?"

He said essentially, now is the time to step forward, put my money where my mouth is, and run for office myself.

Guarantee you that Warren would make an interesting candidate.

Thu, 2011-11-17 08:12

#106

edmundoconnor

I thought that was a pitch to become the Liberal candidate in Beaches-East York, where he lives.

Thu, 2011-11-17 08:29

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Newfoundlander_...

edmundoconnor wrote:

I thought that was a pitch to become the Liberal candidate in Beaches-East York, where he lives.

This seat is now vacant though.

Thu, 2011-11-17 09:47

#108

Stockholm

I think who ever is running the show at Liberal HQ would have to think long and hard about having someone as toxic as Warren Kinsella running for them. That guy seems to have sued half te population of Toronto and more often than not the people he sues are fellow Liberals who might have crossed him at some point. Keep away....keep far, far away.

Thu, 2011-11-17 10:06

#109

KenS

Definitely. Even an allie like Bov Rae would not likely like Warren in a public position.

But if Warren wanted to run, with the white paper having criticisised interference in nominations, and needing the kerfuffle of denying exactly what they do not need.... I think they would let him run.

But this is sheer and pointless speculation.

Thu, 2011-11-17 10:16

#110

Stockholm

Its fun to speculate about a Topp-Kinsella battle in a byelection - two backroom boys who have run war rooms attacking each other...it will never happen but its fun to speculate.

Thu, 2011-11-17 11:47

#111

MegB

Closing for length.

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