The Campaigner, June 3 - "After Wynne concedes, Ford ignores it". And the Liberals rise in the overall polls after Wynne's concession, although that doesn't look like it's translating into actual seats.
The Campaigner, June 4 - "Should she win, Wynne says she's staying on as MPP"
Which is only fair, since it's her name on the ballot in Don Valley West.
Oh, and Ford isn't always telling the media where he's campaigning. I guess he doesn't want questions... or free publicity.
Ever wonder how often your MPP voted in Legislature? "To ensure a balanced analysis, only members who sat during the entire 41st Legislature of Ontario (July 2, 2014 - May 8, 2018) and are running for reelection were compiled in this analysis." Also, "Those who abstain from voting are not recorded."
Nobody has a 100% "showed up to vote" record. Only two MPPs have a record lower than 50%, although one of those two was on sick leave for a half year. The other ... well, he got kicked out of his party caucus mid-term.
Mind you, showing up to vote is not a representative's only job. A strong case can be made that it is not it his or her most important job, either. But it is an MPP's most visible job.
Premier Wynne showed up for 66% of the votes, which is impressive considering how often she had to be out of the province at First Ministers' conferences (the USA equivalent would be when all 50 Governors get together with the President at the same time) and trade delegations.
The Campaigner, June 4 - "Should she win, Wynne says she's staying on as MPP"
Which is only fair, since it's her name on the ballot in Don Valley West.
Oh, and Ford isn't always telling the media where he's campaigning. I guess he doesn't want questions... or free publicity.
Ever wonder how often your MPP voted in Legislature? "To ensure a balanced analysis, only members who sat during the entire 41st Legislature of Ontario (July 2, 2014 - May 8, 2018) and are running for reelection were compiled in this analysis." Also, "Those who abstain from voting are not recorded."
Nobody has a 100% "showed up to vote" record. Only two MPPs have a record lower than 50%, although one of those two was on sick leave for a half year. The other ... well, he got kicked out of his party caucus mid-term.
Mind you, showing up to vote is not a representative's only job. A strong case can be made that it is not it his or her most important job, either. But it is an MPP's most visible job.
Premier Wynne showed up for 66% of the votes, which is impressive considering how often she had to be out of the province at First Ministers' conferences (the USA equivalent would be when all 50 Governors get together with the President at the same time) and trade delegations.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
- unknown