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Khan gracious as Liberals suffer bitter lossBy David Leafrustration with the Liberal and OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFConservative parties.Dismay at seeing the Liberal Before the polls closed Monday Party taking such a national beat-night, Oakville Liberal candidate ing, however, was tempered with Max Khan talked about how strange optimism as Khan supporters con-it was to prepare two speeches for tinued to hold out hope the local both possible outcomes.results would fly in the face of what Preparing the concession was happening.speech, he said, felt like preparing Relax. Everybody relax, one his own eulogy.supporter could be heard saying to Ultimately, Khan ended up his increasingly gloomy table-delivereing that eulogy to more mates. than 100 supporters at the Montfort As local results began pouring Restaurant on Speers Road after in, however, it soon became clear voters re-elected Oakville Young had a lead he would not Conservative MP Terence Young, relinquish.giving him 52 per cent of the popu-Soon after, members of Khans lar vote.campaign staff could be seen hug-RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER In his speech, Khan praised his ging each other, some appearing supporters and campaign staff for on the verge of tears.ON THE PODIUM:Oakville Liberal candidate Max Khan adresses his supporters as he concedes defeat on Monday their hard work stating there really Ward 1 Town and Regional night at the Montfort Restaurant.was nothing more that could have Councillor Alan Johnston voiced under attack. We needed to stick began showing election coverage.projected, but the NDP were being been done on their part.concerns about the country going up for that democracy. Weve done As the evening progressed, the projected as the official opposi-He also took a moment to salute back to the days where many more that and we cant just favour once jubilant mood of those pres-tion.his victorious opponent.federal funding responsibilities democracy when it goes our way. It ent took on a more and more som-If thats accurate you wont I think it is appropriate to con-were downloaded to the municipal has to be unwavering and weve ber tone as it soon became clear recognize this country in four gratulate Mr. Terence Young being level.established that.the NDP had attracted a significant years, said John MacKay, Khan re-elected as our MP. Please Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn Election night started out rough number of voters.campaign co-chair.applaud, come on, said Khan, praised Khan for the campaign he for Khan supporters who were Theyre splitting the vote, said This is such an unusual prompting applause from the audi-ran.greeted with a Conservative sweep one woman.result.ence.I think Max ran a wonderful of Atlantic Canada as soon as the By 10:12 p.m. not only was a MacKay chalked up the results This election was called because See Khan page 11television above the Montfort bar Conservative government being to activists and young voters and our institution of democracy was TD Canada Trust4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETESIts our business to understand and helpDIE OF HEART DISEASE.build your business.We offer businesses a range of innovative, specialized products and services. Our speciallytrained Small Business Advisors and dedicated Commercial Banking Relationship Managersare committed to helping you by:Better your odds. Discussing your banking needs Visitgetserious.ca Offering borrowing and investment solutions Delivering excellent personal service Michael Burch Judi Panik-JosephSmall Business AdvisorCommunity Small Business Advisor282 Lakesho498 Dundas St. W.re Rd. E.THANK YOU OAKVILLE OakvilleOakville(905) 257-0558, ext. 225(905) 845-7181, ext. 231FOR Lindsay NewtonThomas SavoySmall Business AdvisorSmall Business Advisor RE-ELECTING ME. 1424 Upper Middle Rd. W.321 Iroquois Shore Rd.OakvilleOakville(905) 847-6692, ext. 224(905) 845-6621, ext. 231I love my job working for you!James McCannellRyan WinslowSmall Business AdvisorRelationship Manager2221 Lakeshore Rd. W.Halton Commercial Banking CentreOakville5515 North Service Rd.(905) 847-5454, ext. 224Burlington(905) 336-6718Terence YoungCall us today for an appointment and find outhow we can help your business succeed.Conservative5 Wednesday, May 4, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com