Age is usually an important factor. Older folks are more likely to vote than younger ones (Obama's election was something of an exception to this rule, I believe).I am going onto a limb here, and perhaps someone with more political knowledge can answer. But traditionally, voters who are right and centre right are more inclined to vote rather than their left wing counterparts?
As a general rule you are correct, there are acouple of exceptions, truly committed left wing voters will generally come off of their death bed to vote. The general population that classifies itself as left wing right wing ( just to simplify) are actually unlikly to vote in a municple election ( 30 odd % voting rates) Of those who vote the conservative voters tend to actually vote and they are in general older . The Obama campign was an anomaly because(IMO) he tapped into the social networking scene in a huge way and a lot of those people supported him, he spoke their language so to speak.I am going onto a limb here, and perhaps someone with more political knowledge can answer. But traditionally, voters who are right and centre right are more inclined to vote rather than their left wing counterparts?
I still think it'll come down to whether Pantalone, or enough of his lieutenants, throw in the towel. A majority of Torontonians do not want Ford, but with Pantalone splitting the vote that's just what they might get stuck with.
The poll also asked if Pantalone were to withdraw from the race, who voters would vote for.
Ford’s support went up to 49% but Smitherman gained dramatically, rising to48% support — putting the two in a statistical dead heat among decided voters.
It would have been nice to have had a solid credible candidate either on the left or on the right. I suspect that perhaps we don't pay the mayor and the city councilors enough and that's why the jobs only attracts buffoons like Ford.What a choice we have.
On the one hand, an idiot who is largely responsible for jacking up our electiricity rates, wasting a billion dollars., apparently behaving boorishly with his underlings while minister (I really really hate bullies). A man so slippery that even this late in the campaign nobody really has a handle on any vision he might have for the city. I don't trust that cocksucker as far as I could throw him; it's just a vibe smitherman gives off that creeps me out.
On the other hand, we've got a rude, uncouth, stupid, useless loudmouth that brings to my mind that same penny pinching niggardly presbyterian attitude that has produced our atrocious public spaces, ugly mediocre architecture, and mickey mouse 'transit system' that made a german tourist I met recently laugh in derision while being jostled at Union station. Ford might get something done if he prioritizes, but by and large he'll just shed more light than heat while he bumbles around being the unreconstructed douchebag he was born to be. At least it'll be fun to watch. I'll enjoy it.
That's a good idea. And reform a bit how much authority the mayor can exercise, perhaps by allowing him more votes on specific types of votes (like money bills and such). It seems a little strange that a man who wins a city wide mandate shouldn't in turn be able to more effectlvely bring into force policies that would address the more global issues that the city faces.It would have been nice to have had a solid credible candidate either on the left or on the right. I suspect that perhaps we don't pay the mayor and the city councilors enough and that's why the jobs only attracts buffoons like Ford.
I'd be in favour of doubling the salaries of council and the mayor--but only for those who win the next election after that decision is made, so that the high salaries are earned by the better people who apply for the job, and not the current crop of field mice.
Ford says he wants to cut council in half--OK, but only if we double the salaries and budgets of the remaining councilors so that the jobs attracts some high profile people.
The pols might be close but so far just about all of them have Ford ahead, it si not a seesaw thing with one up one week and it switching back and forth. I am tempted to say Ford is leading , but agasin the only pol that matters is in twoi weeksWhen polls are this close the only sensible conclusion is to that the race is as yet undecided. Inside the margin, outside the margin, a lot can change between now and election day.
Ford is the CEO of a label printing company who is extremely profitable and he also do volunteer work at high School football. Therefore, Ford is loaded does not need the moneyIt would have been nice to have had a solid credible candidate either on the left or on the right. I suspect that perhaps we don't pay the mayor and the city councilors enough and that's why the jobs only attracts buffoons like Ford.
I'd be in favour of doubling the salaries of council and the mayor--but only for those who win the next election after that decision is made, so that the high salaries are earned by the better people who apply for the job, and not the current crop of field mice.
Ford says he wants to cut council in half--OK, but only if we double the salaries and budgets of the remaining councilors so that the jobs attracts some high profile people.
So what? He's still a buffoon. If the mayor's job paid better the race likely would have attracted someone on the right worth voting for. The job doesn't come with a serious salary, so nobody takes it seriously. Even I would be taking a pay cut if I quit my job to become mayor--it's a pathetically under-paid job.Ford is the CEO of a label printing company who is extremely profitable and he also do volunteer work at high School football. Therefore, Ford is loaded does not need the money
So what? He's still a buffoon. If the mayor's job paid better the race likely would have attracted someone on the right worth voting for. The job doesn't come with a serious salary, so nobody takes it seriously. Even I would be taking a pay cut if I quit my job to become mayor--it's a pathetically under-paid job.
Head of an organization the size of City of Toronto should be paid at LEAST $500k/year, assuming you actually want to attract some real talent to the job.
Seems to me a majority of Torontonians don't want Mr. Smithers as well lol.I still think it'll come down to whether Pantalone, or enough of his lieutenants, throw in the towel. A majority of Torontonians do not want Ford, but with Pantalone splitting the vote that's just what they might get stuck with.
I think the PM is also grossly underpaid.So your telling me a civil job like Mayor of Toronto should get paid more then the Prime of Canada or Supreme Court of Canada!
Where in the post it show that it is bigotry!!! I guess it show you are the one who have extremely low IQ.I think the PM is also grossly underpaid.
p.s., I find your bigotry against homosexuals to be a little offputting, such bigotry is often a sign of limited intellect, which would explain your support for Ford too--I guess it's all related
