The Eve of destruction

[MarkB]

Liberal minority government shouldn't go anywhere. As long as NDP don't support them, nothing will get passed in Parliament. It will be a good way to see if the NDP are the real deal or not.

After some sterile meetings in Parliament, there will be a vote of no confidence, and another election in 1 year from now. Get ready for a repeat (is my prediction).

[Hunter John]

I predict a Conservative majority. A slim one for sure but majority none the less.

[duckduckgoose]

There's a part of me that suspects quite strongly, those who vote for JT because they are tired or hate Harper.

I think that's exactly what it is. It's hard to kick out a long-term serving PM, but I wonder if the Conservatives would have fared better or worse with a different leader campaigning... I think the Americans have a term limit to address this exact type of thing...

[itgeek81]

I think the beginning of the end for harper was when john baird stepped down in March. This signalled discontent in his inner circle, then macKay and moore followed. I don't think there is any coming back from that. I think at best you will see a minority consrervitive government, and either way it goes, I think harper will step down. He's lost the confidence of his party.

[werner.reiche]

I think the beginning of the end for harper was when john baird stepped down in March. This signalled discontent in his inner circle, then macKay and moore followed. I don't think there is any coming back from that. I think at best you will see a minority consrervitive government, and either way it goes, I think harper will step down. He's lost the confidence of his party.

I'd say MacKay leaving was the real turning point...but yes, Baird was the beginning of the end.

[terrym]

Well, the polls today show JT as almost a sure win. Polls can get it wrong though. Liberal supporters many times don't bother to vote. This weekend for example I had my daughter and 2 friends in my car and realized none of them will be around today as they will be back at school out of town. I bet 80% of university students don't vote. Conservative voters tend to vote. It's all over and all we can do now is hope JT doesn't get a majority.

[fishermccann]

Many , many pols show students do not vote conservative......Yes.... please tell all you know , to get out and vote, I would rather the party I want to get in , lose with 80% or greater voter turnout, than win, with 50% or less, of eligible voters casting a ballot...... Let those who care decide, the others ...SHUT UP!

[fishermccann]

I think the biggest reason they left probably had more to do with the changes to the retirement and pensions that Harper put in.

By retiring now they can get their full pension at 55, any new MP it will be 67 and the contributions will be alot higher.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle4625835/

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06...n_7639614.html

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/ca...st-in-20-years

I think in their position, work another 12 years... larger severance now, pension now.... the next 12 years depending on elections and listening to Trudope for even one year must wear on your patience.

How and why ,do you bring the Libs., into a conversation about why cabinet ministers quit the Con. party? Everything in the world is not the fault of the Liberals! ......Rats and a ship come to mind.

[fishermccann]

Rant over???? The people have spoken!!!

[terrym]

As much as I despise Trudough and his self entitled silver spoon life what burns me more is that the biggest witch and scam artist ( Wynne) will be cackling to the bank knowing Trudough will pay her back with $ billions$ that she will use to pay off the unions and give themselves raises all in the name of infrastructure spending. Trudough will likely also assist in collecting the Ontario pension ripoff which Harper refused to do. She has JT bouncing like a marionette and she controls the strings. Add up the increased Hydro, Carbon taxes and their trickle down inflationary effect, the guaranteed PS wage increases to pay the unions back and the average taxpayer who isn't on the public payroll will likely see a 10% erosion of their disposable income. Ontario voters are imbeciles.