evvabeing
Senior Member
too bad jon stewart's people didn't do better research and suggest he endorse soknacki...
anyone know what poll this chart is from? it adds up to more than 100% though.
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http://www.brockpress.com/2014/09/new-poll-gives-john-tory-commanding-lead-in-toronto-mayoral-race/
soks and his people would know that, right?
personally, i'm not switching to tory or chow, looks like i now have to vote for ari goldkind.
so your voting for Ford essentially?
In what way? Ford support clearly maxes out at no more than 30%. The two remaining serious candidates at worst split 70%.If anything, Soknacki just guaranteed Tory the election if everything remains equal from here on until election night.
In what way? Ford support clearly maxes out at no more than 30%. The two remaining serious candidates at worst split 70%.
http://poll.forumresearch.com/post/133/tory-opens-12-point-lead-in-toronto/
Look at the numbers. If all things remain equal until election day, Chow has absolutely no chance at all.
The only direction Chow's numbers are going is down as her progressive base realize that ousting Ford is more important. Only her hardcore supporters who think misleadingly that Tory is "Ford without the nonsense who can actually implement conservative policies" will continue to vote for Chow.
I don't think Chow should bow-out, but in your hypothetical situation, I'd add Eglinton Connects to your list.If I were Chow, I'd bow out, with an agreement in writing from Tory that he supports some of her progressive initiatives. It would be a graceful exit and would avoid her mayoral election legacy being that of the candidate who burned out in flames, and rather, as the kingmaker to oust Ford.
This signed agreement could include commitments from Tory to:
- Support his original - and widely agreed upon - DRL alignment, while still going ahead with SmartTrack
- Invest in school breakfast programs
- Increase bus services in under-serviced communities
Latest Forum poll: http://poll.forumresearch.com/post/133/tory-opens-12-point-lead-in-toronto/
In the three way race it's Tory 41%, Ford 30%, Chow 24%.
Only her hardcore supporters who think misleadingly that Tory is "Ford without the nonsense who can actually implement conservative policies" will continue to vote for Chow.