LIVE BLOG TRANSCRIPT: 2013 Ontario Liberal leadership convention

Reporting from the convention floor, observations, quotes and reaction as the Liberals choose Ontario's next premier.

Hoskins starts his speech. "Before I begin, there is something I have to disclose," he says....

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 4:54:23 PM
Last shot of Eric Hoskins video reads " doctor, humanitarian, leader", now speaking #ONpoli #olpldr

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 4:54:29 PM
Yes, #Hoskins likely b first off ballot. His video distinguishes him as globe trotting medical warrior. Impressive C.V - M.D M.A & PHD.

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 4:54:37 PM
RT @CityCynthia: Protesters arriving @ Allan Gardens #OFL Pres Sid Ryan predicts this will be biggest ON Labour protest in 15 yrs#oldpr ...

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 4:55:00 PM
"As the youngest of five children, there are very few pictures of me" (the video prior to his speech showed him in Santa costume).

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 4:55:13 PM
Hoskins is a doctor and the co-founder of War Child Canada. In 2008 he received the Order of Canada for his humanitarian work. He's lived in the Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Burundi, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 4:57:05 PM
Eric Hoskins " we are 105 delegates strong & we might surprise you " #onpoli #olpldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBjPqcWCYAAx-7S.jpg

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 4:58:23 PM
"We are 105 delegates strong and we might surprise you," Hoskins says.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 4:59:16 PM
People buzzing about who will take delegates to who. Some Sousa signs spotted in Wynne camp. Takhar pin seen near Kennedy. All fun!

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 4:59:22 PM
Eric Hoskins last name on his sign looks just like a doctor's scribble, wonder if that was intentional? #ONpoli #olpldr

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 5:01:39 PM
#Hoskins sets Convention on notice that he has a role to play in outcome with his 100 or so delgats. I" I am not tethered to Party machine.

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:04:17 PM
Hoskins says our next leader - whoever SHE will be. Will he be the first to move?

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:04:44 PM
#Hoskins talking about helping next #Premier " whoever SHE may be.

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:05:42 PM
ear If I hear the line " no one must be left behind " one more time from these politico's I'm going to leave the building. Vacuous

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:08:38 PM
Will Hoskins make the first move?

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:13:11 PM
Hoskins says he's an ALL-CAPS LIBERAL. Has supporters shout it. Even a digital sign displays it, in red letters of course, "ALL-CAPS LIBERAL." Refers to the next leader as a "she."

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:13:33 PM
Crush of media surrounds Hoskins as he walks off stage #onpoli #olpldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBjTr5XCQAAgjv0.jpg

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 5:15:57 PM
Hoskins finished his speech. The candidates are done with their speeches. David Peterson is now taking the stage.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:15:57 PM
Peterson was the 20th Premier of Ontario from 1985 to 1990. He was the first Liberal premier of Ontario in 42 years.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:16:40 PM
Peterson starts his speech by complimenting McGuinty. "He made us all proud to be Liberal."

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:17:05 PM
Hoskins says he'll move to Pupatello or Wynne after 1st ballot results. Won't say who

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:19:16 PM
Gord Martineau anchoring CityNews channel coverage this PM. Talking live with pollster John Wright.

by Richard-CityNews.ca 1/26/2013 5:23:22 PM
Still waiting for 1st Ballot result.. Buzz to me is Takar goes to Wynne, Hoskins to Wynne, Sousa to Pupatello and Kennedy a big ?

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:39:13 PM
Interesting just saw a tray Indian snacks wrapped in Kennedy stickers being given to Takhar supporters

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:42:25 PM
1st ballot results: 2085 ballots cast. 1 spoiled.

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:46:21 PM
#Constant questions on the floor here : What;s #Kennedy doing in this race? What does he want out of it? Who wiill give it to him?

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:46:32 PM
1st ballot results: Hoskins 150

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:46:45 PM
President of the Ontario Liberal Party Yasir Naqvi on stage to announce the results of the first ballot.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:46:55 PM
Results. Kennedy 281

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:47:10 PM
Results. Pupatello 599

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:47:30 PM
Sousa 222 Takhar 225

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:48:03 PM
Wynne 597

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:48:09 PM
Virtual tie btw Wynne and Pupatello.

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:48:34 PM
Results now in for #olpldr 599 Pupatello 597 Wynne

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 5:48:38 PM
Hoskins out for 2nd ballot. Now huddling.

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:50:16 PM
First ballot results are in; Pupatello leads.

by Richard-CityNews.ca 1/26/2013 5:54:15 PM
Deb Matthews from Wynne camp in booth with Hoskins. Joe Volpe from Pupatello standing on sidelines

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 5:55:05 PM
#Sousa Camp: Scrawling on pixle board: " We love you Eric"- the big woo begins#lpldr#ontpoli

by John Stall via twitter 1/26/2013 5:56:26 PM
The results of the first ballot at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention put Sandra Pupatello in first place, followed by Kathleen Wynne.
The vote breakdown is:
Hoskins 150
Kennedy 281
Pupatello 599
Sousa 222
Takhar 235
Wynne 597

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 5:56:27 PM
Matthews and Hoskins just hugged.

by Francis DSouza via twitter 1/26/2013 6:01:25 PM
All eyes on Eric Hoskins #onpoli #olpldr

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 6:08:38 PM
Hoskins throws support to Wynne.

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 6:10:46 PM
Massive crowd with him cheering, "Eric Eric Eric..."

by Diana Pereira 1/26/2013 6:11:04 PM
Eric Hoskins throws support to Wynne #onpoli @olpldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBjgXQ-CEAAGOIc.jpg

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 6:11:20 PM
Kathleen Wynne puts a Wynne scarf on Hoskins gives him a hug #onpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBjgtC2CQAADmM8.jpg

by Irene Preklet via twitter 1/26/2013 6:12:50 PM

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