"Tory defector loses nomination"

[alcina]

Well.... Ms Eve Adams lost, thank goodness! The winning Liberal, Marco Mendocino, is endorsed by long-time MPP Mike Colle and Bob Rae. The NDP currently does not have a candidate set to run.

But I was contacted the other day to join other NDPers in the riding to canvas "for change." But should the NDP even field a candidate? This is Joe Oliver's riding, and has historically been Liberal. If the NDP is sincere in its claim that the #1 priority is ousting Harper, then it seems they should let the Liberals battle this out with the cons.

Any thoughts?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tory-defector-eve-adams-loses-liberal-nomination-race-in-eglinton-lawrence-1.3168149

[Spazito]

1. I'm glad but and not surprised...

She was a blatant opportunist, imo, as is her fiance, Soudas. The dirty tricks they pulled while members of the Con party shows who they really are. I was surprised Trudeau made such a fuss over her when she 'crossed over', a mistake on his part, imo.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

2. I don't know what Oliver's poll numbers are like,

but at this point, with him being saddled as Minister of Finance, I find it hard to believe he has any credibility even amongst his constituents. Probably a wet paper bag could defeat him right about now.

[alcina]

3. Threehundredeight.com

There's an article there from February that agrees Oliver's chances are slim. I think it peaks at 38%. But if the NDP and Libs split the vote, he could still squeak in. Given that they have yet to name a candidate, it's unlikely the NDP will have anyone with name recognition. And with no name recognition, it's unlikely an NDP candidate will take much away from the Liberals. But if that's they case, perhaps resources are better spent elsewhere.

I dunno. I just "liked" the FB page for the riding, so maybe I'll get a better idea of what they're planning.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

4. If Oliver peaked at 38% in February,

I'd lol to see his numbers now. Anyone can beat this fool at this point.