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EDITOR\u2019S NOTE: <\/strong>Spacing Votes \u2014 our dedicated\u00a02010 election blog<\/a> \u2014 will feature regular posts form our contributors that examine campaign promises and platforms that focus on Toronto\u2019s urban landscape. Here\u2019s our round-up of posts from the last seven days.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Spacing votes takes a closer look at deputy mayor, Joe Pantalone and his transportation platform<\/a>. A proponent of Transit City, \u201cMayor Joe\u201d is separating himself from the other candidates in his mission to continue David Miller\u2019s transit plan. Also backing LRT, Pantalone is suggesting Transit City II if put in the mayor\u2019s seat in October.<\/p>\n

\u2022 It\u2019s always an interesting ride with Rob Ford. After accusations of verbally (and possibly physically) assaulting some athletes as a high school coach, Ford has come under fire once again. With ample contradictory facts and arguments, Mike Radoslav takes a closer look<\/a> at how the debacle sheds light on Ford\u2019s character\u2014for better or worse. It begs the question: Aggressive on the sports field, aggressive at city hall?<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Although Smitherman hasn’t been as vocal on issues as some would have hoped (or presumed) at this point, Spacing\u2019s Todd Harrison caught up with \u201cFurious George\u201d to talk walking, while walking<\/a>. On a cross-Toronto walking escapade, Smitherman discusses the walkability<\/em> of Hogtown, not to mention the various other integral parts of Toronto transportation\u2014including bike lanes and public transit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The big election news from the week, though, was the televised CP24 debate<\/a>. The third in a series, the debate confused many and let most down. It quickly turned into a bickering, high-octane yelling match over each other\u2019s backgrounds and political history. With no clear vision of Toronto argued by any candidate, no issues were thoughtfully or diplomatically approached and discussed. In lieu, tempers flared and interruptions abounded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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