More news from my riding
Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 2:35PM TheStar.com - Liberal switches camps:
In a defection designed to damage Liberal candidate Michael Ignatieff, the president of his Liberal riding association in Etobicoke-Lakeshore endorsed Conservative rival John Capobianco yesterday. The controversial process by which Ignatieff was acclaimed the candidate over local hopefuls - ruled ineligible by the party at a raucous meeting Nov. 30 - was a major factor in the decision, said Ron Chyczij, who sought the nod himself. After the nomination fiasco, I've purposely waited on the sidelines to see if Michael Ignatieff can in some way redeem himself as a credible Liberal candidate," Chyczij said in a statement."This has not happened."
I've see people predict a Liberal win in my riding or that it's too close to call, but nobody has suggested a Conservative win in my riding quite yet.
Reader Comments (5)
Darryl, I've been following your riding closely. I met Capobianco at a fundraising for The Gatehouse (child friendly interview site for victims of child abuse) and believe he's a good guy. Stands for traditional family values and that's always a good thing also good law and order guy. Should be interesting.
I predict the Green Party will make major gains in your riding.... isn't that the colour of the Wasabi Peas you like so much?
Darryl, Vote Green! Rob
the sad truth of the matter is that I don't like any of them (their politics, not them personally) but know it is my obligation as a Canadian to vote.
Just in case I miss it on the news tonight, please keep us posted on the results in your riding. I am very interested to see if "parachuting" a candidate in there actually worked.