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Originally Posted by c.t.ner
As someone who is literally on the fence and sending in an absentee ballot, these elements do affect my opinion of Mr. Harper and the Conservative government in general.
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We're in the same boat. My Conservative membership got mailed back when the automakers got a debate-free bailout. My vote is my own, once more.
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This election was spurred on by contempt of parliament and also a stubbornness not to modify his budget to the objections of the opposition party.
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I think the Conservatives put forth a valid and well thought out plan that they believed in, and felt that the changes being demanded weren't the right choices. I can get on board with that, and are among the (few) people who don't seem to have a problem with this election.
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His heavily handed and guarded approach to this campaign definitely hasn't convinced me he deserves a majority government....
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Interestingly, it's the similar approach to Government that makes me unsure about a majority. To campaign on (near) total transparency and end up where we're at leaves me wondering.
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Restricting questions to 5 per stop, removing of attendees who are actively trying to get informed on each political party and his about face on a one-on-one debate don't show a leader that wants to think about other people's values.
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Controlling the message and minimizing the chances of making a mistake. It's a great tactic (which I believe the P.E.T Liberals used back in the day), but horribly wrong (unethical?) while competing for a democratic spot. I hate this policy.
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So when it comes down to it, how a politician acts when face with criticism from the media and the electorate does impact my vote.
Maybe because I'm having to find my information from a distance, but Harper's current campaign is eerily similar to Calgary's municipal election where Barb Higgins continued to make continuous blunders and run a reserved and shelter campaign. In my eyes, he's not doing anything to convert me to the conservative camp.
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At this point, we're sitting on the same fence. I like some of the policies, I dislike others, and I REALLY dislike the childish games. That said, I have a hard time voting Liberal (the only other party that kind of interests me) when they basically won't even visit Alberta.