10 Responses for "MISSISSAUGA-ERINDALE"

1. Vijay Sappani September 14th, 2008 at 6:36 pm 1

   Wrong projection. This riding will stay Liberal. Omar is a strong candidate, who has worked hard in the riding. The Conservatives have no hope in this riding.

2. J.C September 15th, 2008 at 7:58 am 2

   You could be right but so far i’ve seen more blue signs than red.

3. david gates September 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am 3

   Bob Dechert must be a favourite of PM Harper. There was a ‘two strikes, you’re out’ policy put in place in the CPC to bar retreads (like one in York Region who ran again and again without getting off of his large posterior) from becoming CPC candidates. Dechert was defeated by the high profile (not always for the right reasons) Carolyn Parish back in 2004. Pasrish had been a municipal politician and has returned to that level after being punted by the Liberals in 2005. Omar claimed his victory was a victory for a specific religion so one can draw one’s own conclusions. Dechert came closer last time. Too soon to call it in my view.

4. Vijay Sappani September 28th, 2008 at 8:15 am 4

   The race was close last time simply because Omar was a new face and the dirty tricks played against him. That won’t have any impact this time as he is known by the residents and has worked hard in the riding. I would bet my money on this riding increasing its margin.

5. Art Wellesley September 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm 5

   The riding went Liberal last time because there was enough residual suspicion about Harper in the GTA. Bob Dechert boasts a very strong local machine, benefitted by the support of the federal party. The grits have lost votes to the NDP with the campaign going the way it is, I find it hard to believe Dechert can’t steal 1,500 votes.
   The simple truth is that Alghabra isn’t a long-established and well-respected constit MP like Nav Bains and Albina Guarnieri (who will both hold their seats). He’s a recent nominee who won over the objections of well-respected (within the local party) MP Carolyn Parrish and many local grits, and who as david gates noted proclaimed his victory as being for a specific religion.

6. Tarek Fatah October 4th, 2008 at 1:42 pm 6

   It is simply untrue that Omar Alghabra ever said that his victory was a victory for Islam. This is a lie and should be laid to rest forever. Oppose him for any other reason, but not on the basis of an urban myth that has no foundation.

   The reason why he might lose is because of the NDP who will act as the spoiler. They are running a candidate from the Pakistani-Canadian Muslim community who would otherwise have backed Alghabra.

7. B Smith October 4th, 2008 at 5:00 pm 7

   I think Omar has been a great constituency MP. However, he remains vulnerable due to national trends. This is the type of seat that The Conservatives can pick up. It is too close to call.

8. Omar Siddiqi October 5th, 2008 at 9:00 pm 8

   All the candidates in this riding seem to be qualified for the job and I am especially impressed with Bob`s credentials. Bob appears to be a strong leader who could be a good voice for our riding. However, I would hate to see the Conservatives back in power under Stephen Harper. I have been a Liberal and like the Liberal platform for this election. Stephane is a genuine person but sadly does not appear to be a strong leader and for this reason I feel that Jack Layton and his team could provide strong leadership for our nation. I haven`t made up my mind about this election yet but my vote is presently split between Omar and the NDP candidate. I guess a little more homework on NDP and Liberal election platforms should clear up the confusion.

9. Kevin A October 6th, 2008 at 11:16 am 9

   Don’t go by the # of signs, last time Dechert had 2 signs to every 1 but still lost the vote.
   This will be a close one but my feeling is the Conservatives will pull it out. Bob has courted the ethnic vote and has strong backing in the Croation and Punjabi communities while making positive inroads into the Lebanese and Asian communities.
   Alghabra won this riding in 2006 by less than 5% and that was largely due to a last minute shift thanks once again to Liberal scare tactics.

10. King of Kensington October 12th, 2008 at 6:38 pm 10

    The Liberals have lost ground in the 905 and the Tories are now 4 points ahead, according to Angus Reid. Any 905 riding where the Liberals got less than 50% in ‘06 is up for grabs in my view. I think the Conservatives will take Erindale.