So...the convention is over, it was thrilling (yawn). Frank held a delicious breakfast, our swag was better received than anything the actual campaigns gave out and the PC Party is leaving this campaign as divided and fractured as it entered on Friday night. Heard lots of grumbling about the format this weekend, but as I write this, I can say at least it's over......for now
Signing Off
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Your shirts are made in....
Just picked up a niffy t-shirt from the Tory convention. Low and behold, each of these t-shirts are made in Honduras and imported to Markham through Mexico. Wonder where the t-shirts that were publicized as "made in Canada" yesterday were really made?
Second ballot wrapped up
After the second ballot results were read, Hudak was rushed out of the room past any media, Elliott hugged Klees and the audience was left to wander the halls
Run for your life
After Elliott's second ballot defeat, a mass exodus of any remaining Progressives in the PC Party were seeing running from the Markham convention site; causing traffic chaos on Warden Avenue
Check out Adam Rawandski's story on Elliott being the last red Tory:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/christine-elliott-the-last-red-tory/article1190424/
Check out Adam Rawandski's story on Elliott being the last red Tory:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/christine-elliott-the-last-red-tory/article1190424/
Let's Make a Deal
After the results of the first ballot were announced, Hillier's campaign manager, Tristan Emmanuel, was seen entering Tim Hudak's war room to presumably put them over the top. It's official, the Four 'H' Team (Harris/Hutton/Hillier/Hudak) is united
How insulting
Word is, in the middle of announcing the first ballot, the organizers mispelt St.Catharines.... Nickel Belt too... Looks like Harris's cuts to education are still having an effect
Same old story, same old Tories
The Tories just handed out their main convention release with the President touting "the road ahead." Geez, I wonder where I heard that before... wasn't that the title of the 2003 Ernie Eves Platform???
For lmmediate Release
June 27,2009
OntarioPC Party Members United At Leadership Convention
(Markham, ON)-Members of the Ontario PC Party hit the convention floor in Markham today revitalized and united anticipating the announcement of the party's next Leader.
"Our party is looking forward to the road ahead," said Party Presiden Ken Zeise. "From the participation we have witnessed throughout this contest to here today, they are re energized and excited for the new direction we will be taking with our 2011 election campaign."
Hundreds of Tories gathered Friday night at a reception to kick-off the convention approximately 700 Ontario PC Party members are expected to attend Saturday to participate in the day's festivities that included a tribute to outgoing Leader John Tory, a speech from federal Minister of Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, Peter MacKay, as well as the announcement of the new Leader.
Over 43,000 party members were eligible to vote in the one-member-one-vote system. Voting took place on Sunday June21, and Thursday June25,2009. The voting process used a preferential blallot eliminating the need for repeated balloting on voting day.
"We have seen much success out of this Leadership race from the membership numbers to the visions and policies all four leadership candidates have discussed," added Zeise. "Our party has come together united through this race and we are looking forward to working with the new Leader to keep the momentum we see today going."
For more information please contact:
Jessica Georgakopoulos
416-994-7901
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Here's the 2003 Budget release:
UDI/Ontario Issue Update
For immediate release
May 20, 2003
Conservatives Announce Platform: THE ROAD AHEAD
On May 16, 2003, Premier Ernie Eves announced the release of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s election platform titled "The Road Ahead." The document has been long anticipated since the other political parties have already released their policy platforms.
This Issues Update provides summaries of the major policy initiatives the Conservatives are promising voters if re-elected with a third straight majority government as they pertain to the land development industry. After reading the document, we have questions with several of the policy ideas proposed and will undertake to vigorously pursue answers and seek clarification. It should be noted that some of the ideas proposed have already been reflected in the Throne Speech and recent Ministerial announcements.
For lmmediate Release
June 27,2009
OntarioPC Party Members United At Leadership Convention
(Markham, ON)-Members of the Ontario PC Party hit the convention floor in Markham today revitalized and united anticipating the announcement of the party's next Leader.
"Our party is looking forward to the road ahead," said Party Presiden Ken Zeise. "From the participation we have witnessed throughout this contest to here today, they are re energized and excited for the new direction we will be taking with our 2011 election campaign."
Hundreds of Tories gathered Friday night at a reception to kick-off the convention approximately 700 Ontario PC Party members are expected to attend Saturday to participate in the day's festivities that included a tribute to outgoing Leader John Tory, a speech from federal Minister of Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, Peter MacKay, as well as the announcement of the new Leader.
Over 43,000 party members were eligible to vote in the one-member-one-vote system. Voting took place on Sunday June21, and Thursday June25,2009. The voting process used a preferential blallot eliminating the need for repeated balloting on voting day.
"We have seen much success out of this Leadership race from the membership numbers to the visions and policies all four leadership candidates have discussed," added Zeise. "Our party has come together united through this race and we are looking forward to working with the new Leader to keep the momentum we see today going."
For more information please contact:
Jessica Georgakopoulos
416-994-7901
-30-
Here's the 2003 Budget release:
UDI/Ontario Issue Update
For immediate release
May 20, 2003
Conservatives Announce Platform: THE ROAD AHEAD
On May 16, 2003, Premier Ernie Eves announced the release of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s election platform titled "The Road Ahead." The document has been long anticipated since the other political parties have already released their policy platforms.
This Issues Update provides summaries of the major policy initiatives the Conservatives are promising voters if re-elected with a third straight majority government as they pertain to the land development industry. After reading the document, we have questions with several of the policy ideas proposed and will undertake to vigorously pursue answers and seek clarification. It should be noted that some of the ideas proposed have already been reflected in the Throne Speech and recent Ministerial announcements.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The stories keep coming about the conservative leadership hoax mailout
Wow...this hoax mailout is getting a lot of traction; the investigation and voter supression must make one wonder how valid the results will be. Check out this news story:
http://tinyurl.com/o5k5kc
http://tinyurl.com/o5k5kc
Is the fight for faith based schools really over?
I don’t think so.
During the leadership campaign, each candidate has called the faith based schools policy a mistake. Of course they would. They have to in order to alienate themselves from the 2007 election result.
It’s harder to distance yourself for something you so deeply believe in. The candidates have openly talked of their support for faith based schools on and off the 2007 campaign trail.
So who was really behind faith-based school funding?
As much as they try to blame John Tory for the policy - it's clear that this is not the case.
So who was it? None other than Tim Hudak and Frank Klees. But really, all the candidates supported the issue
Check it out for yourselves -- here's an attack ad that's been floating around.
During the leadership campaign, each candidate has called the faith based schools policy a mistake. Of course they would. They have to in order to alienate themselves from the 2007 election result.
It’s harder to distance yourself for something you so deeply believe in. The candidates have openly talked of their support for faith based schools on and off the 2007 campaign trail.
So who was really behind faith-based school funding?
As much as they try to blame John Tory for the policy - it's clear that this is not the case.
So who was it? None other than Tim Hudak and Frank Klees. But really, all the candidates supported the issue
Check it out for yourselves -- here's an attack ad that's been floating around.
While you're at it check out this letter from 2007 singling out Frank Klees for his push for the policy.
Come on candidates - update your twitters!
You'd think the candidates would update their twitter....
Only Klees has with his breakfast party invite.
Signs of life!
Finally, some life at the PC Convention…
PC Members are showing up but mostly staff trickling in at this hour. Registration opened four minutes ago but no rush to register.
Oh well. At least I won’t have to wait in line. They just finished putting up signs about half an hour ago.
PC Members are showing up but mostly staff trickling in at this hour. Registration opened four minutes ago but no rush to register.
Oh well. At least I won’t have to wait in line. They just finished putting up signs about half an hour ago.
Unity (?) Breakfast for you Convention Attendees
Now this convention seems more like a convention....
Join Team Klees at their breakfast tomorrow. Darryl Wolk tells me everyone is welcome
http://darrylwolkpolitics.blogspot.com/2009/06/tailgate-breakfast-bash-and-klees.html
http://darrylwolkpolitics.blogspot.com/2009/06/tailgate-breakfast-bash-and-klees.html
Bloggers, candidates alike call for unity in the lead up to the vote, even Tim Hudak
Calls for party unity in the lead up to the vote
"One big happy party"?? –
Of course all the candidates "want" party unity...even Tim Hudak with all of his caucus and candidate support (mind you, his party unity consists of those who agree with his leadership campaign....)
Hudak was apparently speaking about party unity back in the day before John Tory resigned, according to PerezHudak.
Party unity indeed.
"One big happy party"?? –
Of course all the candidates "want" party unity...even Tim Hudak with all of his caucus and candidate support (mind you, his party unity consists of those who agree with his leadership campaign....)
Hudak was apparently speaking about party unity back in the day before John Tory resigned, according to PerezHudak.
Party unity indeed.
I guess this story has legs...
Here’s the Globe and Mail’s version
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/police-probe-shakes-up-ontario-pc-race/article1196990/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/police-probe-shakes-up-ontario-pc-race/article1196990/
It’s always interesting when the kick off to leadership convention weekend is an intimidation scandal…
Check out the Toronto Star story - Balloting for provincial Conservative leader marred by dirty tricks and allegations of intimidation
What's the buzz?
Since nothing is going on might as well check out what the papers and the blogs are saying….
The countdown begins in Markham..
Just got up to Markham and getting ready for the PC Leadership Convention. The hotel is dead silent. I’ve only seen hotel staff, a sports team on vacation, young children and no campaign teams. I guess they’re all planning to arrive around dinner as that’s when the first planned event is set to begin at 7.
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