I agree that a deficit isn't the end of the world in tough times if you run a surplus in good times. But when the government starts mulling over things like a a sales tax, or significant increases to user fees I get worried.
I think the problem with the P.C.'s is that they have always moved to the left to deter their left leaning voters from going to the Liberals and NDP. A stronger party on the right might pull them back.
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