'It's nastier,' say former politicians of today's election campaigns

Lloyd St. Amand was part of a trio of well-known local Liberals who showed up at a fundraising event on Wednesday to bolster candidate Joy O’Donnell’s federal election campaign.  Called to the microphone to address the party faithful gathered at the Sherwood Restaurant, St. Amand, who served as MP for Brant from 2004 to 2008, was introduced by O’Donnell’s campaign manager, Colleen Stolp, who referred to his soft-spoken, diplomatic nature.  “One of Lloyd&r