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Originally Posted by peter12
I agree and good for Paikin on calling Layton on some of his more ridiculous claims. But there is a large segment that is voting solely based on anti-Harper feelings and I think Layton got that segment on his side tonight. Dion looked absolutely weak and defenseless in the way of Layton's attacks. And what's worse is that Layton was right on a lot of things, Dion supported this government over 40 times. Not very good for an opposition leader.
Against Harper however, you are right. His attacks were pathetic and baseless and easily deflected by the Prime Minister.
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I think Dion did land a few blows against Layton too... such as labelling him too socialist for Canada. Layton proved the more vocal of the centre-left parties, but a better opposition? Canadians don't like going to the polls, and if a Minority government with Wacky Jack as the opposition leader means going back to the polls within 6 months... maybe he isn't such a good choice. I think they want a thoughtful, strong opposition, who won't simply vote against the government for spite, but only do so if the government is clearly acting poorly. However, I'm assuming that Canadians can read between the lines.