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Originally Posted by Rathji
I never thought I would agree so whole heartedly with Bob Rae...
The whole concept of a PM being put into office without being elected as such kinda rubs me the wrong way. I understand it needs to happen though, given the way our electoral system works. However, for a party to lose the election, somehow manage to form the government and then have the leader of that party be elected not from party membership or even delegates, but from MPs of his own party.
That part just makes my stomach churn.
Under the right circumstances, I could see a Liberal minority with NDP being the balance of power, which would give them a virtual majority. However, I doubt we will see a real majority until one party in Canada proves they are reasonably competent. If the Liberals pull this off, which I seriously doubt they will, they will be on thr right track to making a stab at compentency. If they don't though, it is all in Harpers hands.
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Like Rae says.... they can put together a Canadian general election in 5 weeks.... why can't they put together a Liberal leadership election in the same time.
Ignatieff, who supports a caucus coronation, is playing dirty politics and is really trying to screw Rae out of his chance to win the leadership.
Go Rae Go!