2011 Liberal-NDP Coalition is already in action?

[Harry]

Now that all this "coalitions shouldn't be allowed" silliness has died down, just want everyone to know there will definitely be coalition discussions deep into the nite of May 2nd. And guess what, Gilles wants to be part of the action as well. I think he may be welcomed with open arms.

Bloc could support - but not join - Liberal coalition, Duceppe says

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Bloc+could+support+join+Liberal+coalition+Duceppe+says/4517220/story.html

Edited March 29, 2011 by Harry

[capricorn]

Tagging a four year delay in implementation says "I'm making bold promises that I have no idea whether I can keep or not."

Voting based on a campaign promise is an iffy business at the best of times. Voting on a promise to do something near the end of a hypothetical majority mandate seems positively foolish.

Oh I agree. I think the pledge was not so much about the policy itself but to send a message of restraint on spending for new programs. I could see this being used to counteract and contrast with any high priced new spending on social programs to be released shortly by the Liberals.

[ToadBrother]

Now that all this "coalitions shouldn't be allowed" silliness has died down, just want everyone to know there will definitely be coalition discussions deep into the nite of May 2nd. And guess what, Gilles wants to be part of the action as well.

Could be. But it's unlikely that it would be in the immediate aftermath. If such a thing happens, it will be engineered via a defeat of the Government over the Speech from the Throne. Harper would still be the incumbent PM, and, by tradition (if not outright constitutional precedent) has the right to first kick at forming another Government.

[Bryan]

Wrong the ctv I'd say is centrist. If anything craig oliver is left leaning.

CTV has never been pro-CPC in their political coverage.

Craig Oliver, Jane Taber, Don Martin, and Robert Fife are all hardcore Liberal cheerleaders.

[Smallc]

Don Martin, and Robert Fife are all hardcore Liberal cheerleaders.

Yeah right. Do you have any proof?

Edited March 29, 2011 by Smallc

[Harry]

Could be. But it's unlikely that it would be in the immediate aftermath. If such a thing happens, it will be engineered via a defeat of the Government over the Speech from the Throne. Harper would still be the incumbent PM, and, by tradition (if not outright constitutional precedent) has the right to first kick at forming another Government.

Of course you are correct TB. I was just trying to make the point this is all about power and politics. Minority governments as you know are very different from majority governments, and no matter what Ignatieff, Harper, Layton or Duceppe say now before the election, if they find themselves in opposition with the majority of seats, watch out.

Edited March 29, 2011 by Harry

[Bryan]

Yeah right. Do you have any proof?

Every time they speak on politics. You should watch sometime. Don Martin is even easier, just read any of his Post columns, he was their token lefty.

[Smallc]

Every time they speak on politics. You should watch sometime. Don Martin is even easier, just read any of his Post columns, he was their token lefty.

Don Martin isn't a liberal, he just hates Harper and has for years. Robert Fife, I've seen no proof of that. Craig Oliver and Jane Taber...maybe.