It Is Really An "Anyone But" Campaign

I have said this before and it is too bad that it is the reality. Miller's incompotence has been highlighted by even his supporters but the sad fact is that unless we have some sort of miracle occur Miller and most of his left wing lap dogs will be sitting at city hall for the next four years.

Why Toronto voters face a Hobson's choice

While Jane Pitfield has effectively exposed David Miller's leadership failings, the feisty challenger's own campaign platform has been found wanting

Nov. 5, 2006. 01:00 AM

ROYSON JAMES

The heavy hitters and political backroom boys couldn't find anyone to take on David Miller. So a brave Leaside blonde stepped in — way over her head. Thanks, Jane Pitfield. You did Toronto a big favour this past year.

You gave us a reason to debate our city's future. You mounted a credible campaign, held together for the majority of the time by your sheer doggedness and determination, one diminutive and unknown councillor against the power of the mayor's office and the many kingmakers salivating over continued largesse and access to power.But all signs say it's fallen short — dead on the vine.

With so much stacked against her (inexperienced politically herself, and backed by a weak campaign team weakened further by lack of cash and high-calibre political operatives) it's a miracle the bid survived this long and has inflicted so much damage.

Four more long years