Friday, March 6, 2009

Tory fails to get a seat!

"John Tory's stunning loss in last night's byelection has thrown into doubt the political future of Ontario's embattled Progressive Conservative leader. Mr. Tory suffered a narrow defeat ... ".

I read these words with amazement. It's hard to believe he lost, especially a 'safe' seat like that one.

It's pretty well over for John Tory, and that's a shame. Of the Conservative leaders in Canada today he is consistently the most humane and sensible -- indeed, he is a very decent man regardless of Party affiliation.

And perhaps I am wrong about his future? He has battled back before and, candidly, who is there to replace him?

But gosh -- what a blow.
James Morton

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

really, seriously, is anyone surprised that he did not win? Lindsay might not be that far away from Toronto in terms of distance, but it's lightyears away in terms of issues, lifestyle, etc. Is it any wonder that a rich Toronto lawyer, failed to win the seat vacated by a local? Anyone could have called this loss. Parachuting in candidates like that doesn't work.