The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.
The delegate count is on the climb.
But a month out from her leadership review, whether that’s a win or a warning for Bonnie Crombie is anyone’s guess.
The math: As of last night, just over 1,800 delegates have signed up for the make-or-break weekend. With early bird ending Friday and another month to sign up at a higher rate, the count is internally expected to top 2,000, with every slot on the delegate list taken. That’s a larger crowd than London, Hamilton, or the last delegated leadership contest pulled.
— Why it could play well: Should a majority lean her way, a big turnout could be her advantage in plain sight.
Since late February, Crombie’s team has been in organizing mode. They’ve been dialing delegates, plugging gaps and rallying support for the Liberal leader. That pace is expected to pick up once the delegate list is set, which is expected as early as next week. Crombie, for one, has been working the grill-and-greet circuit all summer, including in Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo over the weekend.
“They feel very strong,” a pro-Crombie organizer said of the turnout. To another, it’s a signal of the “continued momentum” within the party and the “hard work being done by Bonnie and others to engage our grassroots and ensure we continue to build.”
But some warn her support could wobble. “Bonnie’s not asking for people’s support,” a source said, doubling down on what they warned of in June. “She’s assuming people’s support.”
“The reason we’re here is because they didn’t organize properly in Cooksville,” a second added. “They need to organize properly for this review. Do they even know how to do that?”
Behind the scenes, Miles Hopper — who once managed Nate Erskine-Smith’s leadership run — is in charge of the operation. “He’s very serious, very competent,” a third organizer said, calling Hopper a “no-BS type.”
— Why it could blow up: The bigger the pool, the more the unpredictability. A smaller convention would have played to Crombie’s advantage — happy members aren’t as motivated to show up as those itching for change — and lower turnout would likely let the review slip by quietly. Higher turnout, in contrast, could throw a wrench in the Liberal leader’s ability to project strength if enough delegates turn up against her.
On the organizing side, her team has started to count allies and adversaries — and the longer the list, the harder it is to keep score.
Remember: Crombie is not alone in mobilizing. Opponents — think the New Leaf Liberals or Team Erskine-Smith — are at it too.
Combined, rumour has it they’ve signed up 300-plus. The New Leafs wouldn’t put a number on their list, though they’re promising to show it. They took a dig at Crombie for once “claim[ing] more than double the eventual voting turnout were supporting them going into a leadership race.” “Outrageous numbers,” the group noted, “fuels meta-commentary on the horse race rather than the more salient issues facing the party itself.”
Crombie’s team is keeping cool. “The fact that they had ten people show up in Burlington, and three of them were on Team Bonnie, shows they haven’t demonstrated much talent when it comes to organizing,” one organizer said.
In response: “We look forward to engaging with the hundreds of supporters we’ve registered, and every other delegate who wants a strong Liberal Party to defeat Doug Ford,” organizer Evan Sambasivam said.
Thank you for reading POLICORNER. If your name is Miles Hopper or you’re one of the 1,800, I want to hear from you. No sweat, I’ll keep your name out of it. We’re back in your inbox later this week.