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Old 12-04-2008, 04:18 PM   #2109
Rerun
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Originally Posted by vicphoenix13 View Post
I have seen signs that a merger is possible. The Liberals aren't even competitive with the Conservatives anymore in fundraising. They need another money source which the NDP can provide with union dollars. The NDP is getting tired of being a marginalized opposition party. In fact, Jack Layton said he "looked forward to governing" during the last election campaign. If there was a time when these two parties would merge, now is the time.
This will only happen if Bob Rae, former NDP Ontario Premier, wins the leadership convention.
If Ignatief wins, he will push the Liberals closer to the Conservatives in ideology. Frankly, I'm really surprised that Iggy isn't a member of the Conservative party. If the Progressive Conservative party still existed, I suspect he'd be a member.

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