Wal-Mart has not been defeated. They just lie low until the time is ripe and re-apply.

Vancouver said no to their development permit. They went back to the drawing board and came up with a 'Green Walmart' complete with windmills. solar panels and trees. Vancouver still said no.

Then there was an election. Walmart has made another application. This time they will probably be approved.

I think the Democrats may need a cause with a little more substance.