Calgary Civic Election: Mayoralty Poll #4 - The Heat is On

[frinkprof]

Originally Posted by kipperfan

Yep they just confirmed on afterhours that the purple was indeed for Hockey Fights Cancer. But, getting the color purple some good exposure days before the election cannot be a bad thing!

[Jiggy]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Given this discussion right now on political leanings, I think this national post article is apropos:

Calgary's underdog mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi defies categories

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Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Cal...#ixzz12URL8XLJ

Nenshi is close in my vote, but your whoring after him is making me think twice .

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Momo

Those looked like the Hockey Fights Cancer ties (last year's version) to me. I believe October is Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month.

This does make a lot more sense.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Jiggy

Nenshi is close in my vote, but your whoring after him is making me think twice .

You're voting for Naheed, not Bunk.

[frinkprof]

Originally Posted by Muta

You're voting for Naheed, not Bunk.

I would vote for Bunk.

[Jiggy]

Originally Posted by Muta

You're voting for Naheed, not Bunk.

Hahaha, it's a tough choice. But whoring lobbying makes me upset, lol.

PS: Send some Manuka Honey this way!

[stevinder]

Bunk would make an awesome Alderman. But, lets hope we get Zak for now.

[stevinder]

Calgary Sun endorses Nenshi:

http://www.calgarysun.com/comment/ed.../15720821.html

[SebC]

Originally Posted by stevinder

Calgary Sun endorses Nenshi:

http://www.calgarysun.com/comment/ed.../15720821.html

Poor Herald... the Sun is now the voice of reason!

Originally Posted by frinkprof

Haha when I saw that gay guys like "the color purple" I had no idea that it was a musical. I thought it was just a color.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by stevinder

Calgary Sun endorses Nenshi:

http://www.calgarysun.com/comment/ed.../15720821.html

OK, now I feel like I've gone right through the looking-glass.

I don't think I have ever agreed with the editorial board of The Sun about anything, ever before.

[Roast Beef]

Originally Posted by stevinder

Calgary Sun endorses Nenshi:

http://www.calgarysun.com/comment/ed.../15720821.html

If the Sun supports Nenshi then it seriously makes me think twice about voting for him.

[nik-]

The cynic in me is seeing the Sun picking who they think will lose so they complain about the winner non stop during their tenure.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Roast Beef

If the Sun supports Nenshi then it seriously makes me think twice about voting for him.

Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day.

[c.t.ner]

Originally Posted by stevinder

Calgary Sun endorses Nenshi:

http://www.calgarysun.com/comment/ed.../15720821.html

I know, I felt like I woke up in some Bizzaro world. How could I possibly agree with the Sun?

But if you look at the entire campaign it does make sense. There's a tweet from someone associated with the suns editorial board a couple of weeks ago where they said that Nenshi really impressed them. From that point on you saw a big shift in the Sun's coverage where they were giving Nenshi more face time than the Herald in their article. You couple that with glowing articles written by Rick Bell and it really doesn't come at a surprise.

The only thing I do see it as a surprise is the rumors that some home builders (who are the bulk of the sun's advertising budget) were openly pushing their employees to vote McIvor. Someone mentioned it in this thread, but some of the big developers have been pushing this and I'm not sure how that will float with their advertisers.

Either way it's a great surprise for the Nenshi camp this morning.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Jiggy

Nenshi is close in my vote, but your whoring after him is making me think twice .

Sorry about that. I know I populate the board with a lot of Nenshi stuff. I've been a supporter and volunteer since before his campaign officially began. Anyway, hope you support whoever you think is the best candidate.

Regarding the Sun endorsement. It is interesting. As c.t.ner points out he clearly impressed them at his editorial board meeting. I think they view him as someone who is actually committed to reforming how city hall works, and knows how to do it, which appeals to them (and probably most people). At the same time he is progressive and forward thinking, which is giving him appeal across the political spectrum.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Regarding the Sun endorsement. It is interesting. As c.t.ner points out he clearly impressed them at his editorial board meeting. I think they view him as someone who is actually committed to reforming how city hall works, and knows how to do it, which appeals to them (and probably most people). At the same time he is progressive and forward thinking, which is giving him appeal across the political spectrum.

I don't know when that editorial board meeting was but at the start of the campaign it seemed pretty clear to me that the sun was pro-McIver. But then it's like they flipped a switch to Nenshi. Great news and I hope it generates the momentum he needs to win tomorrow.

PS: Do not read the comment section of that Sun announcement article. It burns the eyes.

[c.t.ner]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

PS: Do not read the comment section of that Sun announcement article. It burns the eyes.

I have to agree, until I saw another article posted by the sun which specifically addresses some of the racist comments and emails from their own readers.

I am personally more impressed with this article then the Nenshi endorsement.

http://www.calgarysun.com/news/columnists/michael_platt/2010/10/17/15720801.html

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Roast Beef

If the Sun supports Nenshi then it seriously makes me think twice about voting for him.

Please keep in mind that you're voting for the candidate, not for the people endorsing him.

[pepper24]

I think the Calgary Sun is a good endorsement as back in September it seemed like McIvor was their guy. Shows how Nenshi's platform is catching on with the masses plus a diverse crowd. It's more than just young, social networking types.

[surferguy]