Good piece by Howard Crerar.
Debates aren't really debates anymore.
Mayoral Debate Lacks Debate: CRERAR bulldogottawa.com/mayoral-deba...
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialEvan H. Potter
@evanhpotter.bsky.social
Assoc. Professor of Communication University of Ottawa Art & science of persuasion: Strategic Coms, PR, Information Warfare, Government Coms, Political Coms, Place Branding, Public Diplomacy, Cultural Statecraft.
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social & I discuss:
* G&M article in which pollster puts Sutcliffe at 35%
* New way of looking at campaign
* Figuring out Leiper "surprise"
No More Jeff Leiper Talk Until the Next Public Poll
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/no-more-je...
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social presents new way of thinking about the mayoral election during this week's campaign talk.
It's @jleiper.bsky.social and Sutcliffe (traditional politicians) versus Alex Lawson & @neilsara.bsky.social
Brigitte believes change is in the air. I want to believe Brigitte
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialExcellent piece by @theglobeandmail.com on Ottawa mayoral race.
Pollster David Valentin gives nod to Mark Sutcliffe getting 2nd term with possible 35%.
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @arieltroster.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social and I invite one and all to come chat municipal politics with us this Friday October 2 at Big Rig in Gloucester Center. Brigitte will be there at 6:00ish. I'm not going to take a chance on transit (sorry) and drive there for 6:30.
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialResidents of Ottawa need a new public poll on the election before October 26.
We need to know the ranking of Alex Lawson among top four candidates.
@kengray20.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social
A Tale of Mayoral Polling in Toronto and Ottawa
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social & I try to figure out what's going with polling in this election.
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @arieltroster.bsky.social
Seven Polls, Two Realities, and a Leiper “Surprise” that Better Be Big
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/seven-poll...
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social isn't sure @jleiper.bsky.social wants to be Mayor.
We discuss.
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @arieltroster.bsky.social @timtierney.ca
Does Jeff Leiper Want the Job?
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/does-jeff-...
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialWho's winning digital campaign in the #ottawa mayoral race?
See Mohammed Adam's article in @ottawacitizen.com
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @arieltroster.bsky.social @timtierney.ca
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialThe Mayor launched his official campaign.
Almost half of Council was there.
The message?
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @arieltroster.bsky.social
Almost Half of Ottawa Council Shows Up at Mark Sutcliffe’s Campaign Launch
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@evanhpotter.bsky.socialWhy is the Mayor missing from this photo at student mayoral debate?
A) a scheduling conflict
B) vote of 18-25 yr not important
C) Students not good voters
D) power move to show who's boss
E) All of the above
What's the answer?
@brigittepellerin.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialHello all you diehard Ottawa election watchers.
@brigittepellerin.bsky.social & I are having a campaign chat at Irene's Pub in the Glebe at 6:00 pm, Friday Sept. 18.
Come with questions. We may have answers.
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialWith apologies to the movie, Jaws, @jleiper.bsky.social "is going to need a bigger sign."
Tens of thousands of eyeballs in cars -- every day.
Mark Sutcliffe's sign projects power and dominance, and Leiper's not so much.
@evanhpotter.bsky.social@brigittepellerin.bsky.social
and I talk campaign signs plus:
1. Is there a polling "conspiracy"? Probably not.
2. Are there Lawson-curious progressives?
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social
In Praise of Election Campaign Signs
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/in-praise-...
@evanhpotter.bsky.social#Ottawa election signs are up.
Give Team Sutcliffe points for the perfect location of their sign at the intersection of Bank and Chamberlain. Everyone driving through the Glebe will see it.
Saw @shawnmenard.bsky.social signs well represented.
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialWhat makes Alex Lawson tick? I go to his HQ to find out.
It turns out he's becoming @jleiper.bsky.social best unintentional political friend.
My latest mayoral profile....
Alex Lawson is a Very Happy Political Camper
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/alex-lawso...
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialToronto/Ottawa mayoral campaigns:
Toronto: Chow opens up 11 pt lead on Bradbury
Ottawa: We're waiting for @ipolitics.bsky.social to release Capital Tracker poll.
Key questions:
1. Is Lawson at 25%
2. Does Sutcliffe still have 10 pt lead
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialI tell @brigittepellerin.bsky.social it's game over for @jleiper.bsky.social unless 2 things happen at same time:
1. he has incredible ground game.
2 Alex Lawson hits 27-29%
Why is Mark Sutcliffe Running Against Himself?
cityofottawapolitics.substack.com/p/why-is-mar...
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialWhat do these three men have in common and why could it affect the #Ottawa mayoral race?
Well, that's a wee bit exaggerated.
But read on...a candidate who has "a look" helps a campaign.
It's just a natural voter reaction.
@brigittepellerin.bsky.social
@evanhpotter.bsky.socialGreat launch party for @jchianello.bsky.social yesterday.
Feels like a winning campaign.
If Chianello wins, she will be one of only a few new members of Ottawa Council.
@shawnmenard.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social @seandevine9.bsky.social @timtierney.ca