In roughly 10 days Ontario will vote. We’ll either retain McGuinty for the Liberals as Premier or give someone like Tory for the Progressive Conservatives or Hampton of the NDP a shot at the helm. The polls at this point seem to be unsure if we’re looking at a majority or minority government.

The race for the main spot seems to be between McGuinty and Tory. If the province goes to a minority government, Hampton will have the balance of power, meaning that his support will be required to keep the government alive.

As in most elections, I have to make a choice between basing my voting choice on the local candidates or the leaders of their respective parties. This could change on election day if voters support a proposed electoral reform plan to bring in Mixed Member Proportional. I’ve already come out opposed to this proposal even though it would give me two votes, one for the local candidate of my choice and one for the leader. Read the rest of this entry »