One And Only...

'Closet' Ford supporters can finally speak


By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

No sooner had my column about George Smitherman been posted online Saturday night, did I get an e-mail from a reader living in my St. Paul’s neighbourhood.

...a look at the real Depends Snivelman without the cat ate the mouse smile:

Finally - A Strong And Perfect Candidate For Mayor...

...it will have to be a write-in ballot but the extra time and effort will be worth it!

The Contenders: Steve Murray — Cartoon Candidate

In our effort to provide complete coverage of the Toronto mayoral race, we turn our attention to our own, Bad Advice graphic columnist Steve Murray, who is “running” for mayor, despite having missed the deadline







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3 Days to Play, Opposition Has Called Their Last Timeout And...

...a Hail Mary has been called to try and ensure a spot at the trough:

YWCA rips Ford but doesn't reveal leader a Smitherman backer


By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

First they knocked him in an over-the-top, highly charged statement considered unprecedented for a not-for-profit group receiving city money.

Calgarians Saw The Light...

...hopefully Torontonians will do so also.

Marcus Gee


Toronto's contenders pale next to Calgary's exciting new mayor

Pantalooney Hit The Nail On The Head...

...Snivelman has a political record. Five years at Queens Park and he was in charge during the eHealth disaster, made light of the plight of seniors in provincial nursing homes, putting windmills in voter's backyards and fully supporting Dulltoon No New Taxes McGoonty.
 
Smitherman shows his true colours at debate: Levy

By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

The man who so desperately needs to be Toronto’s next mayor he’s been cozying up to politicians on the left and the right showed his true colours at a mayoralty debate Wednesday evening.

...the following is probably the reason Snivelman was so pissed off at debate officials;

Health report stirs up mayor’s race

The eHealth scandal that has dogged George Smitherman intensified with the release of a report by the auditor-general revealing more spending and procurement improprieties during the former Ontario health minister’s tenure.

Smitherman fends off attacks in final debate

Courtyard Group "Smitherman was health minister from late 2003 to June 20, 2008, at which point he took over... CrankyOldFart


...chickens come home to roost!

Getting Your Life Back...

...if you haven't made a choice by now you really need to give yourself a shake. But my sympathys do go out to those who have chosen Pantalooney and the chaos it will create if he decides to withdraw.

Chris Selley’s Full Pundit: George Smitherman — too svelte to be mayor of Toronto?


WEEKEND ROUNDUP

More than you wanted to know about the Toronto election

In a distinctly un-Globe and Mail-like article that editors briskly disappeared from the Interwebs, Stephen Marche attempts to argue earnestly that Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford’s appeal is directly related to “the mounds of fat that encircle [his] body like great deflated tires of defeat.” (That’s in the lede!) That’s just silly: Is there any reason to believe a thinner version of Mr. Ford wouldn’t be in the position he’s in now? Answer: No. You might as well attribute his success to his DUI conviction. Marche has a more interesting, though scarcely more coherent, argument about post-Industrial Revolution waistlines and diets, but it’s severely compromised by all the unkind references to Mr. Ford’s girth. They encircle his column like great deflated tires of defeat. Read More »

Real Pantalone backers have little choice by Royson James

Humerous But There Is A Hint Of Reality...

The Star Supported Martin, McGoonty And Comrade Miller...

...so their choice is no surprise. But you have to wonder if they used the disasters known as eHealth, poor understanding of the woes of seniors, windmills as a solution to energy problems, etc. in describing Depends Snivelman's character?

Star's choice: Smitherman for mayor Sun Oct 17 2010

George Smitherman is the only candidate with the political skill, commitment to change, compassion, drive and determination to be an effective mayor.


Siddiqui: Ford gave voice to city's voiceless citizens

By Haroon Siddiqui

Sun Oct 17 2010

It is incorrect, indeed insulting, to say that those supporting Rob Ford are the Canadian cousins of American yahoos in the Tea Party movement.

MUST READ! Change Will Not Happen Unless...

...voter turnout increases dramatically north of Bloor Street. The waterfront condo owners, ndp island sqatters, social in-activists, unions, artsy/fartsys, and others that feed at the public trough are well organized and make sure they get the vote out to protect their self interest.

Why it's time for change at City Hall


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

Change is so desperately needed on Oct. 25.

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Rob Ford for Toronto: Editorial

By Toronto Sun

In this election, there is only one candidate running for mayor who is promising the kind of profound change needed at City Hall and who has a credible record indicating he’ll deliver it.

FP’s Lawrence Solomon: Ford’s promised cuts are far too timid

Rocco's Departure Makes Voting Decision Easier...

Rocco Rossi should be proud: Levy


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

After throwing everything in the sink, Rocco Rossi realized he wasn’t able to move the dial enough to show real momentum.

Going for the leftwing vote conditioned by Comrade Miller and Dulltoon McGoonty to expect a place at the trough; ie: social in-activists, waterfront condo owners, ndp island squatters, environuts, artsy/fartsy, city hall square squatters, beggars, cyclists, etc.

Don't We Have An Integrity Commissioner At Toronto Silly Hall...

...What Does he/she say about this matter in particular and the process of awarding contracts without competitive bids in general.

Boardwalk Pub suit haunts Ford


By JOE WARMINGTON, Toronto Sun

It’s time to put up, shut up or say you’re sorry. That is what this lawsuit by Boardwalk Pub owner George Foulidis against Councillor Rob Ford is really saying.

Showdown at the Boardwalk Café: Tuggs owner gets an earful from local candidate


There are many reasons readers might be familiar with Sandra Bussin, councillor for Beaches–East York. Some may remember the time she called in to John Tory‘s radio show and called him a “three-time loser.” Others will remember her part in getting the city to renew a monopoly agreement with the Boardwalk Café, the only business permitted to sell food and drinks on the beach in the city’s east end. The cushy deal made against the advice of city staff (where have we heard that before?) guarantees that the restaurant won’t face any competition until 2028. Well, yesterday, the issue blew up in the open as a local candidate challenging Bussin argued with the owner of the Boardwalk Café, George Foulidis.

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Mayorality Race...

Toronto Sun Editorial Board Meeting: Joe Pantalone

Hear what mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone had to say at a Toronto Sun Editorial Board Meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Beware of Smitherman — Pantalone


By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

The only thing worse than Mayor Rob Ford would be Mayor George Smitherman, according to rival candidate Joe Pantalone.

Toronto Sun Editorial Board Meeting: Rob Ford

Hear what mayoral candidate Rob Ford had to say at a Toronto Sun Editorial Board Meeting on Tuesday.



Key Rossi people jump ship to Smitherman

 DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

The George Smitherman campaign trumpeted the defection of six Rocco Rossi campaign workers on Tuesday.

As Mayor We Need...

...but instead we have a choice of

Learn to live with it...

Kudos To THE STAR For Thei Smell Test...

The Smell Test: Pantalone’s anti-Ford gibes


Thu Oct 7 2010

Joe Pantalone's advertising claims rival Rob Ford voted to "deny funding for more than 200” community groups. We check that out.

Do You Live In Toronto? A Must The Star Bookmark Site...

SMELL TEST

Print And Paste On Refrigerator Door...

Marcus Gee


Cutting city staff through attrition not so simple

When you hear a candidate say he is going save millions through 'attrition,' beware.

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Good Place To Start...

Ford's agenda: A reality check

By JONATHAN JENKINS, Toronto Sun

With Rob Ford, Job One is cutting wasteful spending.

Rob Ford's tax hike: Granatstein


By ROB GRANATSTEIN, Toronto Sun

Rob Ford will raise taxes. He’s firm on it.

...does he have any choice? When you are in debt you increase income or reduce expenses...do you see civil service wages being cut or even frozen?

Rob Ford's $1,000 donation: Levy


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

When the Toronto Star tried to make hay of the idea there’s a link between my $1,000 donation from Ford and the columns I’ve written, I couldn’t help but think, gawd I go awfully cheap.

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Mayoral Race

The latest news, views, photos and video on the race to become Toronto's next mayor.

Mayoral rivals of Ford holding discussions

Miller making moves


Mayor set to make his presence felt in the race to replace him
By Enzo Di Matteo

Who’ll save our city from the Hun Rob Ford now that he’s surged to a seemingly insurmountable lead in the latest public opinion poll?

...cheapshot! Even the mariginally illiterate know that comparing an individual to "Hitler" or countless other historical scoundrels is an act of desperation. I am surprised that the editors of NOW would allow it.

A Leftwing Characteristic...

Tasha Kheiriddin:

The Toronto Star vs. Rob Ford: If you can’t beat him, drop out!

Manipulating Facts And Figures Much Different Than Broken Promises...

...something "No New Taxes" McGoonty did during his first term and the left still gave him a second term. With Ford while he may get the figures wrong he is usually right on the basic premise that the voters of Toronto have been getting screwed for years; St. Clair Right Of Way, Wychwood Barns, elite homeless shelter, no tendering process for Beaches, paying legal fees for councilors, no balls union negotiating,etc. etc.