Tonight’s budget vote is going to be an interesting one. Will tonight’s federal budget third and final vote end up in a Tory caucus split or just a blip on the radar screen. With two Nova Scotia MPs already voicing their concerns and the expectation of Saskatchewan’s Lorne Calvert that none of the 12 Tory MP’s in that province will support it…tonight is shaping up to be a very exciting night.
O’l Harpo can say again and again until he is blue in the face that he didn’t break any promises, but Canadians know he has. As Premier Rodney MacDonald stated this morning, “A deal is a deal and a deal is being broken.” By threatening the Provinces to take him to court Harper has told Canadians that he does not want to govern this country in dignity and respect to alternative opinions—a pillar of democracy.
If you care about Alberta politics, tonight is also going to be an exciting night as Albertans go to the polls in Calgary-Elbow (Klien’s old riding) and Drumheller-Strathmore. More than just your usual bi-election, tonight’s vote will give either a thumbs up or down to Stemach’s first 6 months in office. Even if one goes to the Liberals tonight, it will spell disapproval and could be hard for the Government to smooth over. PC’ers are so nervous about Calgary-Elbow that they have called in the big guns. Runner up in the PC leadership and popular former minister, Jim Dinning has been seen door knocking in the riding.
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My guess is that this budget vote will be a blip on the radar screen. Most of the Conservative Caucus is likely far too loyal (or afraid of) Harper to vote against it, no matter what their conscience says. As well, with the exception of a few specific ridings, the general public is unlikely to remember this vote come next fall.
On the other hand, this does play into Harper’s growing reputation as a ‘bully,’ and largely discredits his claims about Open Federalism. That could certainly help the Liberals in the long run.
Great article, compelling and rich. When I read that quippy title, I laughed so hard that I nearly lost consciousness! When I read what you wrote about the conservative caucus, tears started running down my face I was so happy. God bless you. You're one hell of a writer, and one hell of a Liberal!
Goodnight and Goodluck.
Warren said: Most of the Conservative Caucus is likely far too loyal (or afraid of) Harper to vote against it, no matter what their conscience says.
You're right! It happens when you have «average Joe» in your caucus.
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