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Resolute 14 · 06-08-2010, 11:57 PM

In reality, I suspect that this merger would be more a takeover by the Liberals than a merger of equals. The LDP would have to stay somewhat near the centre to have a hope of forming government. As such, One has to contemplate the possibility of those further to the left ("traditional NDP supporters") feeling disenfranchised by such a merger and splintering off. The merged party could not hope to cater both to traditional Liberals and traditional New Democrats. If it can't find that happy medium that bleeds off the least support, and the least to the Conservatives, it could prove disastrous.

06-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#91
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	In reality, I suspect that this merger would be more a takeover by the Liberals than a merger of equals. The LDP would have to stay somewhat near the centre to have a hope of forming government. As such, One has to contemplate the possibility of those further to the left ("traditional NDP supporters") feeling disenfranchised by such a merger and splintering off. The merged party could not hope to cater both to traditional Liberals and traditional New Democrats. If it can't find that happy medium that bleeds off the least support, and the least to the Conservatives, it could prove disastrous. Last edited by Resolute 14; 06-09-2010 at 12:00 AM.