Quebec: April 7, 2014

[MaxQue]

I don't deny it, I'm saying than Front National comparisons are bad.

For the record, all French political parties support the France ban on all religious symbols in public institutions (including students) and integral veil is banned in public places.

I personally think it's excessive, but it shows the FN comparison is bad, and the Wallace ones are even worse. Do you really think than the situation of the Anglophones in Quebec is similar to the one of the Blacks during the Segregation Era?

[RogueBeaver]

On another subject, PKP's getting rather exasperated with the rumormongering.

[RogueBeaver]

More star candidates inbound for both parties, Gautrin's being shown the door. Marois might have to appoint her Rimouski candidate unless the riding executive changes their mind.

[DL]

I don't deny it, I'm saying than Front National comparisons are bad.

For the record, all French political parties support the France ban on all religious symbols in public institutions (including students) and integral veil is banned in public places.

I personally think it's excessive, but it shows the FN comparison is bad, and the Wallace ones are even worse. Do you really think than the situation of the Anglophones in Quebec is similar to the one of the Blacks during the Segregation Era?

No, I'm less concerned about Anglos in Quebec who can defend themselves than I am by the wave of ISLAMOPHOBIA the PQ seems to want to escalate and provoke for cynical political reasons. Btw it seems the PQ has dumped That Algerian woman as a candidate in Trois Rivière

[MaxQue]

I don't deny it, I'm saying than Front National comparisons are bad.

For the record, all French political parties support the France ban on all religious symbols in public institutions (including students) and integral veil is banned in public places.

I personally think it's excessive, but it shows the FN comparison is bad, and the Wallace ones are even worse. Do you really think than the situation of the Anglophones in Quebec is similar to the one of the Blacks during the Segregation Era?

No, I'm less concerned about Anglos in Quebec who can defend themselves than I am by the wave of ISLAMOPHOBIA the PQ seems to want to escalate and provoke for cynical political reasons. Btw it seems the PQ has dumped That Algerian woman as a candidate in Trois Rivière

It seems a done deal when she will run in Mille-Îles (eastern Laval), majority 1797. Won't be easy, but it's winnable for her.

As for islamophobia, I would rather blame the media making news everythign Muslims get a reasonable accomodation. PQ is only merely trying to surf on that. That's despicable, sure.

[RogueBeaver]

Date might be moved up a week, with dissolution next week.

[warandwar]

Marois might have to appoint her Rimouski candidate unless the riding executive changes their mind.

How does this work? If the executive chooses Gionest instead of Lebel on Sunday, Marois can overrule them?

[RogueBeaver]

PQ wants a return to the regular debate format: traditional format, one only.

[RogueBeaver]

Fatima Houda-Pepin may run as an independent. No Indie's been elected since 1966, FWIW. Dunno how popular she is in her riding but the official PLQ candidate should win easily.

[warandwar]

QS outraised CAQ ($226,469 to $180,214)

[MaxQue]

QS outraised CAQ ($226,469 to $180,214)

It happened last quarter, I think, too.

[You kip if you want to...]

Is CAQ to go the way of the ADQ?

[Zanas]

I hope they still get to be a little pain in PLQ's ass for this election then just vanish.

[RogueBeaver]

Is CAQ to go the way of the ADQ?

Yeah. Cyclical for the ADQ: 2002-3, 2007-8.

[MaxQue]

Is CAQ to go the way of the ADQ?

Yeah. Cyclical for the ADQ: 2002-3, 2007-8.

And CAQ had 2012-2013. So, can we expect a revival around 2017?

[RogueBeaver]

If Legault sticks around after seeing his party nearly wiped out and losing his own seat. Which I doubt.

[MaxQue]

If Legault sticks around after seeing his party nearly wiped out and losing his own seat. Which I doubt.

I don't think than Legault will stay after another defeat, but ADQ/CAQ always kept a couple of seats. I doubt than those people will fade.

[RogueBeaver]

Agreed. In 4-5 years we'll talk about them again for a few months.

[RogueBeaver]

PLQ is running Hélène David in Outremont.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

No, the NPDQ will win a surprise majority (to their horror) in four years time.

[RogueBeaver]

Changed the date because Radio-Canada confirmed April 7. Marois spent the day with her strategists, dissolution Wednesday following the Cabinet meeting.

[RogueBeaver]

Charter is now at 51% support, 68% among Francophones. Looking at the crosstabs there's a PLQ wedge with nearly everyone saying they're satisfied with service yet still supporting the charter provisions for providers. But Couillard's knowledge of counterattacking wedges and flash polarization is identical to Dion's. Fat doctor is running for the PLQ.

Confirmation of dissolution Wednesday. Literature's being mailed and the bus is ready, as are SQ security plans.

[RogueBeaver]

English media is in fantasyland if they think an English debate is happening for the first time in 30 years. Though I could definitely see Lisée being very interested if he becomes leader at some point.

[MaxQue]

English media is in fantasyland if they think an English debate is happening for the first time in 30 years. Though I could definitely see Lisée being very interested if he becomes leader at some point.

Obviously, since Marois can't really be called fluent in English and I can't remember being very impressed by Legault's English.

[RogueBeaver]

More candidate news: fat doctor running as official PLQ, Desjardins in Groulx, Houda-Pepin as an indie PLQ.