tom cody

I actually like Bob Rae. This is coming from a strong Conservative supporter. I know that he was among the worst premiers in Ontario history but I think he has learned his lesson from that and is ready to move on. Should be an interesting contest for the Liberals if there is one.

More and more I think that Harper will get a majority government in the next federal election and more I like the idea of that. The Liberals are falling apart at the seams while the governing Conservatives are getting the job when it comes to key government policies. Harper, aside from the Atlantic Accord broken promise, has done a great job in government and on election day he'll have my support.

My predictions for the by-elections on Monday: The NDP will win Outremont The CPC will win Roberval The Bloc will win Saint Hyachinte-Bagot.

Harper/Tories will get most. I think Harper is the type of person that connects more with your ordinary Canadian than Dion does, I think people like that and will re-elect Harper's government in the next election.

I actually like Gordon O'connor (I know I am in the minority here) but he comes across as a good guy, but he is totally overwhelmed by the defence post. As I said in the cabinet shuffle thread, defence should go to a Lawrence Cannon type MP, one that can handle themselves better in that challenging portfolio.

Predictions on how the cabinet shuffle will go, note the absence of Carol Skelton who has announced she will not seek re-election and Bev Oda who has been inept as a cabinet minister Agriculture: Gary Lunn ACOA: Loyola Hearn Canadian Heritage and the Status of Women: Helena Guergis Citizenship and Immigration: Diane Finley Economic Development for the Regions of Quebec- J.P. Blackburn Environment: John Baird Finance: Jim Flaherty Fisheries and Oceans: Loyola Hearn Foreign Affairs: Stockwell Day Health: Josee Verner Human Resources and Skills Development: Monte Solberg Indian Affairs and Northern Development: Gerry Ritz Intergovernmental Affairs: Rona Ambrose International Cooperation: Jason Kenney International Trade: Tony Clement Justice: Bob Nicholson Labour: J-P Blackburn Government House Leader: Peter Van Loan National Defence: Lawrence Cannon National Revenue: Chuck Strahl Natural Resources: Greg Thompson Public Safety: Peter Mackay Public Works: Michael Fortier Transport: Jim Prentice Treasury Board: Vic Toews Veterans Affairs: Gordon O'connor