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Originally Posted by Slava
I think that he should come right out and say he won't do it. It's certainly not too late to make that clear, and there are a number of reasons why he should say it outright.
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Dion said he would have no truck with separatists in 2008, and we saw how that changed afterward. So really, Ignatieff denying is also dangerous, as it opens up a "hidden agenda" argument against him. But yes, I would rather he makes his intentions clear there. If he campaigns on the Liberals as the best government, but open to coalition, and the people elect him and Layton with enough seats to make it happen, I could accept that result, even if it would be incredibly bad for the country to have Layton in any place where he could legitimately put his delusions into practise.
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I also think that the media should ask Harper point blank whether he would form a coalition though. Going by his track record it appears as though he would. So, just play along and say he says he would form a coalition with the NDP. Who would you vote for?
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Your hypothetical is invalid. Harper's track record as Prime Minister has been to dare the opposition to stop him by forcing an election, so really no, his "track record" is not what you suggest. The question you ask is pointless, as his only answer will be that he would always be willing to work with the opposition if they reciprocate.
Harper as opposition leader might have a different viewpoint, but if he loses this election, the only thing we'll be hearing from him is his resignation as leader so from this perspective the question would be moot.