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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I don't see it as a failure for the Conservatives, but they sure aren't taking advantage of their situation either. The Liberals won't stay down forever and the Conservatives need to sieze the opportunity. They're still taking baby steps when they should be dominating.
In the end, this election was a waste of time and money. With less than 40%, the power doesn't shift at all. They should have done a better job guaging their popularity before calling the election.
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Nobody got what they wanted tonight.
Harper was hoping for a majority.
Dion was hoping to keep his job.
Layton was hoping to break the NDP high water mark of 40 set under Broadbent.
Duceppe was hoping to get 50% of the popular vote in Quebec, which might have revived separatist hopes for the party.
And well, May saw her party shut out yet again.
Duceppe and Layton are likely safe in their jobs. Dion is all but gone. Harper may be getting frustrated with these minority governments and he may decide to move on, but if he wants to continue the party will likely support him. May... I haven't the foggiest clue what the Greens want to do there. She's gotten the party further than they have ever gone before and yet that is still nowhere.