If an Election were called

na85 · December 5, 2008

I voted Green. I used to be a staunch Liberal suppporter but I just can't in good conscience vote for the current Liberal party, with a man like Stephane Dion at the helm.

Topaz · December 5, 2008

I'm also a former (and never again) Liberal. The last Liberal leader I supported was Turner.
Since then (federally)I've voted Reform--Alliance--Conservative, but never PC.

Could you tell what the party you support, makes you support it? I can see why if you are a former alliance supporter. What is the difference between the PC and the Conservatives?? Well, on second thought I guess I can cause I don't think Mulroney would do the things that Harper has done and will do.

Topaz · December 5, 2008

I voted Green. I used to be a staunch Liberal suppporter but I just can't in good conscience vote for the current Liberal party, with a man like Stephane Dion at the helm.

I can understand your view about Dion but he's leaving in 5-6 months and the Green can't form a government, so with a new leader for the Libs and Harper, which two of these guys would you vote for??

Alta4ever · December 5, 2008

Could you tell what the party you support, makes you support it? I can see why if you are a former alliance supporter. What is the difference between the PC and the Conservatives?? Well, on second thought I guess I can cause I don't think Mulroney would do the things that Harper has done and will do.

Very different the leftist moniker of progressive has been dropped along with it much of that influence.

Topaz · December 5, 2008

Wow, looking at the poll results I can tell that I'm going to butt heads with the majority of you....good times, good times. I promise to try to keep things on the on the right side of repspectful, as long as those with differing opinions, make sure logic and whats best for the majority of Canadians doesn't get left behind

Hey, I wasn't surprised with the result because most people on here are Cons. What I like to know out of the majority of Cons supporters, how many were alliance and how many were PC??

M.Dancer · December 5, 2008

Hey, I wasn't surprised with the result because most people on here are Cons. What I like to know out of the majority of Cons supporters, how many were alliance and how many were PC??

I'm neither. I have voted Liberal since I was 18, with two exceptions, Barbara McDougall in the 80s and the last election.

Ad I won't be voting Liberal again, especially if the former NDP leader gets control of the Party.

Topaz · December 5, 2008

I'm neither. I have voted Liberal since I was 18, with two exceptions, Barbara McDougall in the 80s and the last election.
Ad I won't be voting Liberal again, especially if the former NDP leader gets control of the Party.

How is Layton going to get control of the Lib party? In that agreement it clearly states that the Lib leader will be the PM and has finally say. I have some differences with Laytin also, but he is for the common man and does want to help those workers are losing their jobs.

Alta4ever · December 5, 2008

How is Layton going to get control of the Lib party? In that agreement it clearly states that the Lib leader will be the PM and has finally say. I have some differences with Laytin also, but he is for the common man and does want to help those workers are losing their jobs.

BOB RAE!

M.Dancer · December 5, 2008

How is Layton going to get control of the Lib party? In that agreement it clearly states that the Lib leader will be the PM and has finally say. I have some differences with Laytin also, but he is for the common man and does want to help those workers are losing their jobs.

Layton is a former NDP leader?

I think I know know why your posts are always so convoluted.

kimmy · December 5, 2008

I'm neither. I have voted Liberal since I was 18, with two exceptions, Barbara McDougall in the 80s and the last election.

(because she was hot, right? )

As I think everybody knows, I've been probably the biggest Harper cheerleader on this forum for a long time. This latest fiasco has strained even my faith in the man, which says a lot.

I have voted in 3 elections, and in 2 of them I have voted Green. However, I did so only because at each election, I was living in a riding where a Conservative landslide victory was inevitable. Adding to the size of the landslide was not particularly useful, and both times I voted Green were because I thought a likeable young candidate had done a good job, deserved some encouragement, and at the very least deserved to get their election deposit back.

(Helping the Green Party reach the voter threshold to qualify for federal party funding and continue to drain votes from the NDP and Liberals would have also been part of my thinking, were I the Machiavellian sort.)

-k

M.Dancer · December 5, 2008

(because she was hot, right? )

Respectfully, yes. I'm a sucker for a certain type of female physique and speech pattern. She had both.

She also was the candidate in my riding for the party that supported Free Trade...and she came to my door asking for my vote...

Brunopolis · December 5, 2008

I've voted for all three parties federally, but Chretien and the stench of Adscam turned me off Liberals permanently, or at least for the foreseeable. Voting NDP I attribute to the folly of youth and too much hashish.

What are you talking about? Canada is one of the most capitalistic countries in the world. It's been moving right for the past 30 or so years. Look at this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_Freedom_of_the_World

This is a common index used to measure capitalism. Canada is 5th in the world tied with the United States? I'm not saying capitalism is a bad thing. However, moving left is hardly a bad idea and, in my opinion, I think is the direction Canada should be moving.

M.Dancer · December 5, 2008

(because she was hot, right? )
As I think everybody knows, I've been probably the biggest Harper cheerleader

If you have a slight lisp, or have trouble with Ws and Rs, I'll vote for you.

capricorn · December 5, 2008

If another election is called I firmly believe that the majority of people who voted NDP, Green, or BQ will vote to prevent a majority conservative government. Result: Liberal majority.

Or...a majority coalition government, if the coalition survives into an election. I wonder how Canadians, who seem to prefer minorities, would like such a majority, compliments of the left wing parties.

The Conservatives know this and will now reach out across the floor and kiss a little opposition ass in order to retain power, IMHO.

It seems ass kissing is the hallmark of our politics.

kimmy · December 5, 2008

If you have a slight lisp, or have trouble with Ws and Rs, I'll vote for you.

I have to point out that it's not me in the picture. I just don't have the pom-poms to pull it off.

-k

DrGreenthumb · December 5, 2008

I am going to write a letter to the opposition leaders.
The letter will suggest that they not run against each other in the next election. They should all keep what they have and draw lots for all of the 143 seats the Tories hold. Make it a simple choice for the electorate, either Steve or no Steve.

Great idea, I've already made it clear to my party reps in this area, that I would like to see that very thing happen. Stop the vote split by not running candidates against each other.

I actually think Bob Rae would be a uniting force as a Liberal leader. I would like to see a parliament with an NDP Liberal coalition holding a majority of the seats in house.

capricorn · December 5, 2008

Federally, I had always voted Liberal since PET's days. When the right united with the Conservatives I bailed from the Liberals in disgust over corruption issues. Heck, I even donate to the Tories, something I never did for the Liberals. I'm not saying I would never vote Liberal again but the chances I will are slim. I'm in my sixties and I can't see a viable Liberal Party materialize before I kick the bucket. Oh well, such is life.

DrGreenthumb · December 5, 2008

My Voting history

Mulroney,Manning,Cretien,Cretien,Layton, Layton

Seems as I get older and wiser I mover further and further to the left?

I was originally conservative because they had somehow convinced me that they were the protectors of civil liberties,lol. I vote for which ever party I think will impose its morals on the citizens the least. Cretien got his majorities after promising to change course in the drug war and decriminalize cannabis. Martin lost my vote when he backed away from it. Jack Layton has it now because decrim is in the NDP platform. Millions of Canadians smoke pot, or have smoked it at some point, the conservatives turn a lot of people off with their reefer madness.

The NDP enjoy a lot of support from cannabis users who feel they are being unfairly criminalized, and from people who think wasting billions of dollars to punish people who use it is idiotic. Ending prohibition would deal a mighty blow to organized crime's ability to make money. If we had a Liberal leader come out and take a stand against pot prohibition, you would see a LOT of voters leave the NDP and come back to the Liberal party, including myself.

wulf42 · December 5, 2008

CONSERVATIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whatelse is there?

DFCaper · December 5, 2008

I guess no one wants to say why.

I was hessitant to pick and to reply as I am AGAIN not proud of who I picked.

I picked Liberal

I would have Picked Conservative if they were going to change leadership, as I will never vote for Harper again.

At least with the liberals I would have a chance for maybe Dominic LeBlanc to win.

I'm tired of voting just to put numbers up for my Demographic voting numbers. I would like to see a Leader come out of one of the Main Parties (NDP & Block are not main parties in my mind)

Smallc · December 6, 2008

The fact that you have voted CPC.

I vote the direction that I feel is best for the country. I was very confused with what happened last week. I knew exactly what Harper was doing with that statement and I thought it was a terrible thing to do and it poisoned the atmosphere. Earlier this week I decided that Stephen Harper and the Conservatives were still the best choice to govern the country. I sincerely hope that all parties....or at least the LPC and CPC have learned from this.

Bryan · December 9, 2008

Could you tell what the party you support, makes you support it? I can see why if you are a former alliance supporter. What is the difference between the PC and the Conservatives?? Well, on second thought I guess I can cause I don't think Mulroney would do the things that Harper has done and will do.

The PC party were Liberals wearing blue suits. I particularly disliked Mulroney, even during his leadership race. I supported (and voted for) Turner during that time, because as far as I was concerned, the Liberals were more conservative than the PCs were.

The Reform Party's policies were as close to the perfect political party as I could imagine. They were exactly what I would want my utopian government to be. They are the only party that I've been an official member of and donated money to (although I'm probably going to go ahead and donate to the CPC eventually). My support for the Conservatives is nowhere near as strong, because they've moved way too far to the left for my liking in a number of areas.

blueblood · December 9, 2008

I vote the direction that I feel is best for the country. I was very confused with what happened last week. I knew exactly what Harper was doing with that statement and I thought it was a terrible thing to do and it poisoned the atmosphere. Earlier this week I decided that Stephen Harper and the Conservatives were still the best choice to govern the country. I sincerely hope that all parties....or at least the LPC and CPC have learned from this.

I sure wasn't confused. I was laughing my ass off. I though, Harper you are one clever bastard. I don't care if it wasn't nice, shit needs to get done. The Libs fighting a losing battle in their battered state are only hurting themselves. Let Harper have a majority and get your party together. Harper is toxic and will be gone after the next election halfway through his mandate.

The CPC has learned the Liberals are week and are going for the kill. I hope Canadians learned that a majority gov't is the most stable. Charest winning in Quebec will be inspiration to install a majority gov't based on the stability angle. Get an election on and let the opposition take their licks, because those licks are coming either in January or when that gong show falls apart.

Mr.Canada · December 9, 2008

Harper is far and wide the best leader available right now. THe CPC actually has a plan unlike the others.

It's really between the Tories and the LPC as the NDP will never win any election. They are merely a protest vote party.

Edited December 9, 2008 by Mr.Canada

Poli-Sci Student · December 9, 2008

I've voted for all three parties federally, but Chretien and the stench of Adscam turned me off Liberals permanently, or at least for the foreseeable. Voting NDP I attribute to the folly of youth and too much hashish.

I vote NDP in my riding of Windsor-Tecumseh for the simple reason that Joe Comartin is a good man, a solid leader, and best suited to represent this particular riding.

Outside of this riding, I'm split between Liberal (not Dion, though) and NDP... it depends on who the Liberals put forward and who the NDP put forward, really.