[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I stated this in the original thread, but I am almost certain that GG Jean will accept the coalition, and that Harper, Layton and Dion all know this. The Liberals and NDP, particularly the Liberals, are in no position to stage an election right now. They don't have the money, and I suspect the electorate would not be too kind to either party over this. I don't think they would be playing hardball like this unless they know they can grab power without having to face an election to do so.

If it's known that the GG will accept the coalition, that would also explain why Harper is backtracking on the subsidy and other issues (banning public service strikes). Harper's ego doesn't allow him to back off easily, so I'm a little surprised he's doing this, unless he knows where this is headed if it winds up in the GG's lap. It also would indicate he must know or believe this won't go to an election. I think an election would be in his favour and he wouldn't be back pedaling if he thought an election would be the outcome of it all.

Edit: Plus GG Jean is a Liberal from Quebec that Paul Martin appointed. She and her husband are/were known separatist sympathizers. If one were prone to believe in conspiracy theories, you could create a whopper out of this one.

Then hopefully after the election, Harper ties a can to her butt and sends her on her way.