You can read an argument in favour of an increased gas tax here. There’s certainly some validity to the argument. We’re teetering on a deficit, yet gas prices are falling (or will be) and there are concerns about deflation. Sure, no politician would ever dare propose such a sound policy but, then again, are the […]

Come January, I intend to re-jig my first ballot projection formula I used during the last Liberal leadership race. One of the indicators I’d been thinking about using was facebook support but, as you’ll soon see, this leadership race has become a bit of a facebook monster, with groups sprawling out of control. Here’s quick […]

“The weak fiscal performance to date is largely attributable to previous policy decisions as opposed to weakened economic conditions.” -Parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page Because it’s never too early to start preparing attack ads for the next election campaign… UPDATE: On QP today, Kevin Page says (after being somewhat directed there by Oliver) that the […]

First off, full marks to team Rae and the always-brilliant Braeden Caley for organizing Bob Rae’s blogger conference call today. It’s nice to see candidates reaching out to the blogging community and taking the time to talk to bloggers – even those of us who have already chosen to support other candidates. Here’s my quick […]

…to bring you the following news stories – now (mostly) leadership news free! 1. Peter Miliken pulled off a dramatic 5th ballot victory in the Race for Kingmere. Although I thought he might lose this time, can you really blame the children for not electing a teacher on a promise to “get tough” with them […]

Calgary Grit – one week ago: What are Alberta PCs to do? With oil prices tumbling and no Liberal government to blame it on? Ed Stelmach – yesterday: Pierre Trudeau, not the declining world economy, responsible for worsening financial crisis.

Although I obviously have a soft spot for some of the candidates who didn’t run, I was always expecting this to be a three-man race and so I’ve spent the past month giving all the candidates a close look. I genuinely went into this one open-minded – it’s a very intriguing race because each of […]

Update – Jeff and James also offer recaps I’m not going to comment on the Ignatieff versus Rae spitting match on debate procedure because the whole argument strikes me as a bit juvenile, and it takes away from what was an amazing opportunity to listen to two of the leadership candidates outline their vision for […]

Well, Liblogs has exploded, with fingers being pointed all over surrounding what looks to now be a two-person closed leadership debate today in Mississauga. Personally, the whole thing seems a bit childish but, either way, this means a blogger monopoly on coverage of the debate – which I’m just about to head out to. So, […]

It’s the pre-budget surplus sale! Everything must go!