Canadian Liberal Leadership Election 2013

[RogueBeaver]

From Delacourt's Twitter feed, the debate dates and venues have been announced. Nothing about the qual criteria, at least so far. Ideally being a current or former MP would be it, but doubt they go that far.

1: Jan. 20, Vancouver
2. Feb. 2, Winnipeg
3: Feb. 16, Toronto
4. Mar. 4, Halifax
5: Mar. 23, Montreal

[RogueBeaver]

Garneau let the cat out of the bag, still no official announcement.

http://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Garneau+touts+importance+west/7598325/story.html

[RogueBeaver]

Garneau is announcing next Wednesday.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/23/marc-garneau-to-announce-liberal-leadership-bid-next-week

[RogueBeaver]

Joyce Murray is in, she's giving a presser right now.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/national/Joyce+Murray+enters+federal+Liberal+leadership+race/7610591/story.html


She supports a carbon tax, a new electoral system and ABC cooperation.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Joyce+Murray+joins+Liberal+leadership+calls+cooperation/7610636/story.html

[RogueBeaver]

So Garneau's in tomorrow morning, no leaks about what his platform will be. We know he's on the party right- indeed apparently had PC sympathies in the '80s. Murray might be doing a backflip from her Victorian days to grab ideological left-Liberals disappointed in Trudeau's stances on trade/energy.

[RogueBeaver]

Garneau is in, the field is complete.

http://o.canada.com/2012/11/28/garneau-enters-liberal-race-pledging-to-focus-on-economy/

[RogueBeaver]

Who were you thinking of?

[RogueBeaver]

The debates should be interesting... if the stage isn't too crowded with people other than Coyne and the 4 MPs.

[RogueBeaver]

As I always say: best logistician wins the war. Garneau's campaign is being managed by Andy Mitchell, BTW.

[RogueBeaver]

Chantal Hebert on Garneau.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1294625--hebert-marc-garneau-is-the-liberals-insurance-plan

[RogueBeaver]

How many times is that video gonna be posted?

Anyhoo, another white-noiser in.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/tech-guru-george-takach-joins-crowded-federal-liberal-leadership--181323231.html

[RogueBeaver]

Running for riding nominations, I guess.

Holmes: We'll see who pays the $75k. Hopefully the debate stage isn't too cluttered.

[RogueBeaver]

Trudeau said this morning that the gun registry, so far as he's concerned, is dead.

[RogueBeaver]

A lengthy Trudeau interview on The House.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehouse/popupaudio.html?clipIds=2311710990

[RogueBeaver]

Fundraising update: Trudeau has raised $95k, Coyne $3k. Next entry fee installment is on the 15th.

http://www.punditsguide.ca/2012/12/liberal-leadership-could-be-settled-by-fundraising/

[RogueBeaver]

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. Tamil Tiger front groups all over again.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/12/12/sponsor-of-upcoming-islamic-event-featuring-justin-trudeau-lost-charitable-status-due-to-hamas-link/

[RogueBeaver]

Certain senior Liberals (Martin among them, when he was PM) have associated with TT front groups in the past. Last election there was a controversy involving Tory candidate, now MP, Wai Young getting endorsed by a man acquitted of involvement in Air India.

http://bc.ctvnews.ca/wai-young-defends-herself-in-living-room-chat-1.636658


On whether this affects Trudeau: depends how much long-term traction this gets. He's personally popular at least in the Montreal Jewish community, as are Harper and Mulcair. What might well stick is yet another entry into the bad judgment file, particularly on foreign policy. Which also can be tied back into legacy.

[RogueBeaver]

Granola backlash. Not like Cauchon or Axworthy have any influence nowadays.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/progressive-liberals-alarmed-as-federal-leadership-contenders-tilt-right-183995311.html

Garneau: Ban assault weapons.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/liberal-leadership-hopeful-marc-garneau-floats-ban-on-assault-rifles-183985921.html

[RogueBeaver]

Cauchon getting in. Presumably to be the guy telling Garneau and JT "you guys are betraying TRUPROG!!!"

http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/12/20/cauchon-poised-to-enter-liberal-leadership-race/

[RogueBeaver]

MHF is closer to Redford than Clark on Gateway, also repeats her "celebrity" jibe (though I'm betting, not at the debate in 3 weeks).

http://www.globalnews.ca/liberals+need+to+take+stronger+stands+hall+findlay/6442779859/story.html

[RogueBeaver]

JT has raised $600k.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/justin-trudeaus-leadership-campaign-rakes-in-more-dough-than-mulcairs--185941952.html

[RogueBeaver]

At least 100k supporters will vote.

http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2013/01/09/liberals-say-they-expect-100000-plus-eligible-voters-for-leadership-at-least/33270?page_requested=1

Garneau still a distant second.

http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/Barbara+Yaffe+Justin+Trudeau+falters+Marc+Garneau/7796993/story.html

Reminder: first debate in Vancouver on the 20th, will be live on CPAC.

[RogueBeaver]

I'm not a fan, but that's our CF regime for ya. The spending limit is $900k, to put it in context.

[RogueBeaver]

What's Brison waiting for? He'd be the ideal deputy for JT... but an endorsement would presumably increase those chances.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/404423-brison-lone-ns-liberal-mp-not-to-endorse-trudeau-yet

[RogueBeaver]

Cauchon will be getting in soon, LOL. Remember when he used to be someone?

http://demarchy.ca/post/40162055167/martin-cauchon-everyone