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Originally Posted by octothorp
So let's say, hypothetically, that this coalition takes power, and in May, a new Liberal leader is appointed, who instantly becomes PM. There may be some question whether the liberals are then obligated to call an election to put this new leader's mandate to a federal vote.
But fortunately for the Liberals, Harper has already given them all the moral justification they need to stay in power as long as they can keep their coalition together. How? Via the piss-poor piece of legislation he passed last year regarding fixed election dates. If the Liberals follow the spirit of this law, they shouldn't call an election until October 15, 2012.
Not that I expect this government to last this long: either the coalition will splinter before then, or the Liberals will see an opportunity to grab for more power, and use the same loophole that Harper did.
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Unless of course this coalition loses confidence of the House. I have to think, that they already have 143 votes against anything they try to do.