Conservatives off the mat in Quebec

[willy]

Well, I didn't think it could happen but, three different polls show the Conservatives in the mid teens in lower Canada.

This means a real chance of winning a couple of seats.

Will this have a broader impact on the party numbers outside of Quebec.

Interesting if nothing else.

My friends from the east, do tell this left coaster if the federalist vote may continue to move.

[tml12]

Well, I didn't think it could happen but, three different polls show the Conservatives in the mid teens in lower Canada.

This means a real chance of winning a couple of seats.

Will this have a broader impact on the party numbers outside of Quebec.

Interesting if nothing else.

My friends from the east, do tell this left coaster if the federalist vote may continue to move.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I live in Quebec and I am voting Conservative.

My Main Choices:

NDP: A communist party

Liberal: A party of hatred and lies.

Bloc: A racist party that wants to separate Canada.

Thats an easy conclusion

[BubberMiley]

If the NDP is a communist party, does that make MB and SK communist republics?

[tml12]

If the NDP is a communist party, does that make MB and SK communist republics?

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Of course not, like the Liberals these left-wing parties always become more conservative once in power because they know that leftist policies don't work...

Thank you for debating with me BubberMiley...I have been in a very anxious to debate today and am feeling particularly Conservative today after weeks of vacation and not writing on this forum/.

[Kiraly]

Tml12:

Which Montreal riding are you in?

What are you hearing about the Conservatives locally?

A couple of weeks ago, I remember reading that some radio stations and newspapers in Quebec were responding positively to Harper's views about federalism after making some speeches in Quebec. Now it appears that some of the pollsters are suggesting that we may be witnessing some movement in Conservative numbers in Quebec.

Do you feel that the Conservatives can turn the tide and actually build support in your province?

[tml12]

Tml12:

Which Montreal riding are you in?

What are you hearing about the Conservatives locally?

A couple of weeks ago, I remember reading that some radio stations and newspapers in Quebec were responding positively to Harper's views about federalism after making some speeches in Quebec. Now it appears that some of the pollsters are suggesting that we may be witnessing some movement in Conservative numbers in Quebec.

Do you feel that the Conservatives can turn the tide and actually build support in your province?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I live in Westmount/Ville Marie border (Westmount-Ville Marie riding). The Conservatives came in fourth place in 2004 and they are running my former municipal candidate who, during the Montreal mayoral race, came in last place when she left the mayor's party. There really is no hope for the Conservatives in my riding. Harper's best chances are two ridings near Quebec City where the Conservatives came in second place in 2004 and some ridings near Hull. I, for one, really hope they get them but I'll vote Conservative anyway. My Liberal MP Lucienne Robilliard doesn't live in the riding, never comes here and, although a senior cabinet minister, doesn't say or do much that I know of.

I edited this to add the Conservative candidate Louise O'Sullivan is MUCH more active in the riding and lives a few blocks from me

[BubberMiley]

Don't you think that by voting conservative, you're stealing federalist anti-lib votes from the Bloq and benefiting the Liberals? Have you considered voting strategically? I'm an NDPer, and we do it all the time.

[tml12]

Don't you think that by voting conservative, you're stealing federalist anti-lib votes from the Bloq and benefiting the Liberals? Have you considered voting strategically? I'm an NDPer, and we do it all the time.

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I will not vote Liberal and, while you may be right, I will not vote for a party that is mirred in corruption.

[August1991]

Well, I didn't think it could happen but, three different polls show the Conservatives in the mid teens in lower Canada.

This means a real chance of winning a couple of seats.

Will this have a broader impact on the party numbers outside of Quebec.

Interesting if nothing else.

My friends from the east, do tell this left coaster if the federalist vote may continue to move.

There is a microscopic chance that this will turn into a Conservative seat or two in the Beauce. In general though, the Tory Quebec vote is spread far and wide. A rise in the polls merely means some candidates won't lose their deposits.

The headlines in Quebec on 24 January will refer to whether the BQ gets over 50% (very likely) or over 55% (unlikely) in the popular vote.

OTOH, and there are many imponderables, but if Harper forms a government, he could easily create havoc among the BQ caucus. It is less of a 'Bloc' than its name suggests.