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CHIMO

(9,223 posts) Sun Nov 9, 2014, 10:57 PM Nov 2014

Why Stephen Harper will call an early election

Stephen Harper is not the most likable prime minister we’ve ever had but he ranks among the most politically savvy.

He’s assessed the political landscape between now and Oct. 19, 2015 — the last possible date for the next federal election — and concluded an early election is his best hope.

The rationale for Harper calling an election early this winter is compelling:

First, he seems to have deliberately framed his approach to entering the war against Islamic State in a way that made it difficult for either opposition party to support his actions. They complained that Harper was secretive, hyperpartisan and disrespectful.
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/11/09/why_stephen_harper_will_call_an_early_election.html

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Why Stephen Harper will call an early election (Original Post) CHIMO Nov 2014 OP

I think he will call an early election as well but think it will be for March or April... Spazito Nov 2014 #1

Rain, sleet, artic temperatures - ANYTHING! riverbendviewgal Nov 2014 #2

Yep, me too... Spazito Nov 2014 #3

Spazito

(55,162 posts)

1. I think he will call an early election as well but think it will be for March or April...

Reply to CHIMO (Original post)

Sun Nov 9, 2014, 11:04 PM

Nov 2014

of next year, just before the Senate scandal is back in the headlines.

riverbendviewgal

(4,345 posts)

2. Rain, sleet, artic temperatures - ANYTHING!

Reply to Spazito (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 10, 2014, 01:17 PM

Nov 2014

Will not stop me and my Canadian friends from voting him out.. Good bye to the Facist.

Spazito

(55,162 posts)

3. Yep, me too...

Reply to riverbendviewgal (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 10, 2014, 01:38 PM

Nov 2014

As soon as a Liberal candidate for my riding is chosen, I am planning to volunteer even though I live in Texas North aka Alberta.

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