GHIB: Steam Is Coming Out Of Their Heads at GM.

Ford is on the ball! Gretchen crossed in a Mustang.

TFF.

CPC: Why We Keep Losing.

So far, it's four in a row, which normally is unacceptable in a political party. Meanwhile, the Liberals keep winning because every time one of their leaders loses, he has the good sense to resign. Think Martin, Dion and Ignatieff. 

In this party, it's keep the faith and remain likely deluded. OK, fine. Pierre is still leader for one reason only: his self-esteem issues. Without that job he thinks he's nothing politically and he's dead on. But hey, the membership wants what the membership wants, so to use a Carneyism: who cares! It is what it is. Just go with the flow.

CPC: Pierre's Leadership.

I'm throwing in the towel. I have no more time to waste on this. Caucus won't move and Pierre won't be going anywhere, so life's too short as they say.

I don't know if Kory and the others are fronting for Ford but it could be. Ford probably already feels the bit between his teeth but this party isn't the Ontario PCs.

And even if he runs in the next cycle, will Darth Vader block him like happened to Charest? 

I'm not saying Pierre can't win but I think he won't win so there you have it. If I'm right, our job collectively is to just take the hit in the next campaign and then move on under new leadership.

And so it goes.

 

PLQ : L’affaire Baudelot : encore un chef qui manque de discernement.

Eh bien, voyons voir… On ne tient pas une candidate pour responsable du passé lointain de son conjoint alors que celui-ci est irréprochable depuis des décennies ! De plus, c’est un principe fondamental de notre système judiciaire que toute personne est présumée innocente en cas de « doute », à défaut de preuve qui contredise ses actes ou ses déclarations.

Et pire encore, qu’attend Milliard pour accueillir à nouveau Marwah au sein du caucus parlementaire ? Il va sans dire qu’elle a déjà passé le test dit de « tolérance zéro » du parti.

Ce n'est pas uniquement notre chef qui a le droit de parler avec l'UPAC ou le DGE.

Outhouse Wants To Hear From The Base.

Aren't we supposed to be hearing from him, you know, the guy who already has a master plan to win? 

He won't be getting input from me. Outhouse already knows what I think.

Second White House Correspondents Dinner 2026: Trump Is Nothing More Than A Running Gag.

The irony was simply delicious watching Trump at the Waldorf Astoria Washington, DC, the hotel that Trump built, reduce himself to the level of a running joke. His appearance there marked the final swan song of his presidency, with MAGA hordes and other assorted Republicans deserting him in ever-increasing numbers with each passing day. 

Any astute political observer could have told you that it inevitably would end like this. Trump, the so-called human wrecking ball, sealed the deal on Day One of his first Administration. Everything Trump touches ends one way or another in disaster. 

But best of all is watching that sinking feeling settling in Vance and Rubio's minds that their part in this Administration is the modern equivalent of the scarlet letter -- persona non grata for a future party nomination. That's the only reason why Republican governors and senators are still smiling occasionally.

But back to Trump: in an ideal world, no one would shake the hand of such a person. But we're dealing with Americans here, a people that, at least in formal settings, puts civility above all else. Trump took advantage of that in offering his hand to WSJ reporters and, in true American spirit, they reciprocated, albeit reluctantly. I'm not going to condemn them for that. 

That farcical, surreal scene served as the perfect epitome for this Administration. January 20, 2029 can't come soon enough for most Americans. Trump is still breaking polling records, just not in the way he liked. Put more succinctly, it's already going to hell in a handbasket. And so it will drift until the midterms. Americans will once again have their say. Their message likely will speak louder and more clearly than any of Trump's. Fitting, in the end. 

Brazil: Flavio Shows Himself To Be Unfit To Be President.

It was obvious even before Flavio became the Liberal Party's candidate. Most of the center-right didn't want to have anything to do with him. That speaks volumes. And to have Flavio declare that the next election is a fight between good and evil is over the top. Who is he thinking about? Those who are rich and privileged or everyone else? Most Brazilians have no hope of ever living like Flavio and his family. So, that statement should be immediately disqualifying, at least in the eyes of your average Brazilian.

And to have foreign leaders weigh in against Lula. That supposedly isn't right. Trump will no doubt be thrilled to see Netanyahu and, more importantly, Milei add their two cents. But ironically, in Canada, when Ontario Premier Ford does the same, criticizing the Trump Administration, that's a terrible no-no. Trump, the hypocrite, never changes.