What do Tim Hudak and Erica Strange have in common? They’re both stubborn time travellers

You’ll have to forgive us for passing over a Toronto Star story on Friday that seems to have pulled its headline out of the not-so-distant past: “[Tim] Hudak has plan to attract Toronto voters.” The Progressive Conservative leader’s hopes of becoming premier are now little more than memory, largely due to a lacklustre campaign and, particularly in the GTA, campaign trail comments about foreigners coming to take your job. And things only get more awkward—Hudak accidentally used Dalton McGuinty’s own campaign slogan in a speech following the election. But most remarkable is Hudak’s plan to win Toronto votes in the next campaign: “Talking about the big issues: jobs, relief for families and getting government spending in order.” Much like the Star’s headline—and Being Erica—Hudak’s talking points also appear to have gone back in time. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »

(Images: Tim Hudak, Ontario Chamber of Commerce; Erica Strange, David Pike)