I believe that it is true that Olivia Chow actually is the only candidate in the Toronto mayoralty race who is left of center and a progressive in the true sense of the word. The other three major candidates, Rob Ford, John Tory and Karen Stinz, are all right of center to a greater or less degree. Progressive voters may be jumping up and down with glee because of this, but wait, not so fast!!! Yes, it may appear as though this makes it much easier for Olivia to win, but does it really? Maybe yes in some respects, but no in others. Look, those of us who have a keen interest in most things political, look at these political goings on somewhat differently than does the average voter. We like to throw around words such as left, right, center, etc., and they mean something to us, but NOT to average Joe Citizen generally!...Rob Ford anyone? You get my point? Tell the public that you'll save them $10.00 per year on their taxes, cut waste and spending, ending the gravy train, and what do you get?...Rob Ford!!! Forty-seven percent of Torontonians voted for this man and a good chunk of them had to be New Democrats!!! Now your really getting my drift aren't you? So, yes, I think that Olivia Chow has a good chance of winning, but it's no slam dunk. In fact, I also believe that John Tory is not out of the ball park either. Even Rob Ford could win, but I think it's unlikely. Really, anything can happen. Stay tuned folks, we're in for a hell of a ride!
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