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Harper and Trudeau are similar in a great many ways. Trudeau supporting bill C-51 just one example of that. The Liberal leader has also said he has no interest in joining a coalition with the NDP. Both Liberals and Conservatives have voiced concern about the "socialist" NDP forming government. I predict that an NDP win in the next election will lead to the Tories and Grits seriously considering a coalition to keep Canada from having a "socialist" government. If not a coalition, they would certainly force an election in a minority situation. Does anyone else think this is a possibility? Personally, I think either outcome would be disastrous and lead to a subsequent NDP majority, but I'm not as sure about that as I am the possibility of a Liberal/Conservative coalition. What do you guys think?

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Is this what you're rooting for, or do you have any legit reason to believe we're looking at the possibility of PM Thomas Muclair?

At the moment it's a possibility, so I'm looking to discuss what political strategies we might see if that happens.
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At the moment it's a possibility, so I'm looking to discuss what political strategies we might see if that happens.

I know for a fact the CPC wouldn't prop up JT as a PM. They'd rather watch the NDP shoot themselves in the foot and run again in 2 years.

No way Harper would be leader of the opposition. He'll quit if the NDP win and would an interim leader be Prime Minister propped up by JT? Doubt that very much as well.

Let the NDP rule for awhile and bring them down for whatever reason in 2 years like the Martin government or the recent PQ government in Quebec.

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The thing is both CPC and LPC paint the NDP as a socialist threat to Canada. I'm not sure that threat would be taken seriously by the electorate if the CPC and LPC allowed the NDP to govern for the first time in history and didn't try to do everything in their power to stop it. Especially if the CPC and LPC have an opportunity to work together to prevent the NDP from governing. If history is any indication, then I agree with you. They'll let them govern from a minority position then take them down in a confidence motion once they've rebuilt from the loss. But if the NDP wins a narrow minority over the CPC, I can see them trying to form a coalition or better still, trying to court floor crossers from the LPC.

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The thing is both CPC and LPC paint the NDP as a socialist threat to Canada. I'm not sure that threat would be taken seriously by the electorate if the CPC and LPC allowed the NDP to govern for the first time in history and didn't try to do everything in their power to stop it. Especially if the CPC and LPC have an opportunity to work together to prevent the NDP from governing. If history is any indication, then I agree with you. They'll let them govern from a minority position then take them down in a confidence motion once they've rebuilt from the loss. But if the NDP wins a narrow minority over the CPC, I can see them trying to form a coalition or better still, trying to court floor crossers from the LPC.

The CPC would like like massive hypocrites if they formed a coalition after the reaction to the 2008 coupe ERRRR coalition attempt.

I can't speak for the CPC as a collective, but should the NDP win a majority then they have a mandate and they should accept that. They can't really do anything crazy with a minority anyway.

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Of course they would be hypocrites, but do you think it would play to the base that the threat of a socialist government is more important to stop than those optics?

I don't think so, but we'll see. Again if it's a minority government the CPC and LCP should have final say on any legislation anyway. That's assuming the BQ doesn't make a resurgence. But an NDP win would have to depend on support from Quebec.

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I know for a fact the CPC wouldn't prop up JT as a PM. They'd rather watch the NDP shoot themselves in the foot and run again in 2 years.

No way Harper would be leader of the opposition. He'll quit if the NDP win and would an interim leader be Prime Minister propped up by JT? Doubt that very much as well.

Let the NDP rule for awhile and bring them down for whatever reason in 2 years like the Martin government or the recent PQ government in Quebec.

Harper will quit anyway... He will quit for sure immediately if he is defeated; Even if majority, he will quit in two years in favor of a new leader before the next election. There is no way Harper will go another full term.

CPC won't prop up JT, and LPC will not prop up Harper. However, party finances will dictate that, if a minority, somebody is going to have to prop up somebody for probably two years at least.

My betting is that, in a minority with CPC plurality, Harper will try to govern. The other two will defeat him ASAP. GG will then go to next highest party to ask if they will govern. Whoever that may be NDP or LPC, the other one will hold their nose and support for the usual recovery period about two years.

And then.... another election. New leader of CPC, some experience with a more left-of-Harper government, the electorate will decide......

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Harper and Trudeau are similar in a great many ways. Trudeau supporting bill C-51 just one example of that. The Liberal leader has also said he has no interest in joining a coalition with the NDP. Both Liberals and Conservatives have voiced concern about the "socialist" NDP forming government. I predict that an NDP win in the next election will lead to the Tories and Grits seriously considering a coalition to keep Canada from having a "socialist" government. If not a coalition, they would certainly force an election in a minority situation. Does anyone else think this is a possibility? Personally, I think either outcome would be disastrous and lead to a subsequent NDP majority, but I'm not as sure about that as I am the possibility of a Liberal/Conservative coalition. What do you guys think?

If Harper loses, he'll quit.

Some say even if he gets a minority he'll be replaced.

Coalition ... isn't really necessary. They can vote together against NDP legislation without a formal coalition and if they can bring the government down, I think they'd choose election over coalition.

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I predict that an NDP win in the next election will lead to the Tories and Grits seriously considering a coalition to keep Canada from having a "socialist" government.

I doubt it. One scenario that I think is plausible: the Liberals with the most seats then the CPC could offers to support the Liberals on confidence motions for 2 years provided they don't create a formal coalition with the NDP. If the NDP has the most seats it will get to be government but it is unclear whether the Libs would want to be a junior partner to the NDP. If it does not the NDP government will not last long.
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Is this what you're rooting for, or do you have any legit reason to believe we're looking at the possibility of PM Thomas Muclair?

At the moment it's a possibility, so I'm looking to discuss what political strategies we might see if that happens.

Polls are actually pointing to an NDP majority when accounting for momentum

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An NDP win depends on a lot of things, not the least of which is winning more seats than the other parties and holding onto the public polls for another 4 months. Both tall hills to climb.

Easier hill for the NDP to climb!

Did you really believe that anything was automatically granted to the conservatives or liberals?

:rolleyes:

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CPC won't prop up JT, and LPC will not prop up Harper. However, party finances will dictate that, if a minority, somebody is going to have to prop up somebody for probably two years at least.

My betting is that, in a minority with CPC plurality, Harper will try to govern. The other two will defeat him ASAP. GG will then go to next highest party to ask if they will govern. Whoever that may be NDP or LPC, the other one will hold their nose and support for the usual recovery period about two years.

And then.... another election. New leader of CPC, some experience with a more left-of-Harper government, the electorate will decide......

Please be specific with whom has an minority when drawing an conclusion.

I'm finding it hard to follow you hypothetical possibilities.

Thank you

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Counting for momentum, the NDP should 80% of the vote by October. hahaequate

Not funny!!!

The way our FPTP system works could actually result something similar in the seats represented in the lower house!

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edited to add that 80% of the seats would be an exaggeration.

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Let's also ask Rachel Notley!

What election was there when JT had his momentum? Bi elections?

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So you think the NDP are going to beat the CPC in Alberta because they won in the Provincial race?

Cool keep believe that.

Just like Kathleen Wynne is going to ensure Ontario goes to JT. :lol:

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So you think the NDP are going to beat the CPC in Alberta because they won in the Provincial race?

Cool keep believe that.

Just like Kathleen Wynne is going to ensure Ontario goes to JT. :lol:

Polls don't show that the NDP are going to displace the conservatives in Alberta.

But from what I last heard, there is the possibility of the NDP snagging in 5-6 seats around the province!!!

Unless she retires, don't expect Lynda Duncan to walk away from representing her constituents.

As far as Ontario goes, when I last checked, polls show the NDP slightly leading or tied.

Seen the same doubt in the Alberta election thread.

How did that thread go for the conservatives on this site?

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Please be specific with whom has an minority when drawing an conclusion.

I'm finding it hard to follow you hypothetical possibilities.

Thank you

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Okay, I will spell it out.

Harper gets plurality of seats, Mulcair (or JT) gets 2nd highest number, Remaining party (JT or Mulcair) gets 3rd highest number.

Minority government. Number of seats: JT + NDP together more than Harper... Harper + JT together more than NDP, Harper + NDP more than JT.

Harper has plurality, will be asked to govern.

Harper will try to govern, introduce speech from the throne. If he were to get support from EITHER JT or NDP, he would be able to go ahead.... BUT HE WON'T. He will be defeated by combined JT and NDP.

Rather than hold another immediate election, GG will go to next highest (JT or Mulcair) and ask HIM to form government. IF, for example, that is JT, Mulcair won't like it, but will hold his nose and support JT for some period, like two years. In meantime, Harper will step down, new leader, ready for next election 2 years down the line (or whatever).

If, for example, it is MULCAIR who has more seats than JT, then HE will be asked form government, and JT will have to hold HIS nose and support for the period, 2 years or whatever.

It will works similarly if Harper does NOT get the plurality. JT (or Mulcair...whoever has the plurality ) will get support the other (who may be holding his nose), and Harper will be out.

For Harper to make a government, he will have to get a majority...

Okay, that's speculation, but that's what makes it fun.

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