From FFWD blogs:
Mayoral campaign "death watch" begins; former Liberal strategist joins Higgins's camp
Posted by Trevor Scott Howell in The Howler
Aside from a well-placed zinger or two from mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi and head-scratching comments from Alnoor Kassam ("Does anyone know why we need business licenses? I don't."), the August 12 mayoral forum was light on substance and logic and heavy on platitudes and yawns.
Yet away from the spotlight were some noteworthy developments, including Wayne Stewart who was a no-show because his mother is quite ill, the hiring of a prominent Liberal strategist to Barb Higgins's camp and rumblings that several candidates may soon be ready to call it a day and throw their support behind more viable contenders.
The "death watch," noted one political observer, has begun.
The reason for candidates pulling out, of course, is money — or lack of to be more specific. A packed field of candidates vying for a shallow pool of campaign donations coupled with media reports and questionable poll results trumpeting a two-horse race aren't helping lesser-known candidates gain headlines or funds.
In fact, one alderman's mayoral campaign is rumoured to be in such dire financial shape that its likely he'll drop out and try to retain his aldermanic seat this fall — perfectly legal, but...
Also noteworthy was the appearance of former Liberal strategist Donn Lovett spotted handing out pamphlets for Barb Higgins, not as a favour, but as her campaign manager. "She was told to get Donn Lovett," said Lovett, never one to shy away from to self-promotion.
According to Lovett, Higgins's camp called him while he was working overseas. A quick plane ride across the pond and some face time with Higgins on Monday last week convinced him she is the anointed one. (The money likely helped too.)
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http://www.ffwdweekly.com/calgary-blogs/...eral-strategist-joins-higginss-camp-504/
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