Major Announcement by Jack Layton in 5 minutes

[Dion]

The fact they haven't said what it is makes believe the Cancer metastasized from his pancreas. I hope i'm wrong and he can beat what he has. It's very cruel what Cancer does to people.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

I suspect Bob Rae will suddenly discover that he is a ND after all...

That might be the best thing for the Libs... although I still say they should disband and make the Cons and NDP fight for the middle.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by SebC

That might be the best thing for the Libs... although I still say they should disband and make the Cons and NDP fight for the middle.

So far neither party has made any move toward the middle. In fact they've really just become mor entrenched. It's early, but so far the middle remains open.

[Machiavelli]

Layton looks like what he likely is....a dying man. It's incredibly sad.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Slava

So far neither party has made any move toward the middle. In fact they've really just become mor entrenched. It's early, but so far the middle remains open.

Yeah, the Cons don't need to because they can get a majority without a majority. If there were no Libs to split votes with the NDP they'd have to.

But anyways, best wishes for Jack's health.

[Azure]

Hell of it is he's obviously been sick for a while, but fought through his best campaign ever, and was actually inspiring. Even if you don't agree with his politics, you have to admit that the man has some balls.

So good luck to you Jack, I hope you have to retire to live out the rest of your life in peace, but I could live with someone that cares being in Ottawa.

At least we have politicians like that. And at least they don't just show up when we're at the risk of a default.

[Vansmack]

I received this back from Jacks' office

On behalf of Jack Layton, thank you for your thoughtful message.

We appreciate the time you have taken to send Jack your best wishes in his battle with cancer. We have been forwarding messages to him directly, and while he is not always able to respond personally, we know that he draws strength and inspiration from the overwhelming support he has received from Canadians.

Please visit our website to read Jack's statement:
http://www.ndp.ca/press/jack-laytons-statement.

All the best,


Office of Hon. Jack Layton, P.C., M.P. (Toronto-Danforth) Leader of the Official Opposition

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Slava

So far neither party has made any move toward the middle. In fact they've really just become mor entrenched. It's early, but so far the middle remains open.

The conservatives are close enough to the middle already. They need to move more to the right (fiscally anyway). Harper needs to do this slowly or the nanny state lovers will raise hell.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Fire

The conservatives are close enough to the middle already. They need to move more to the right (fiscally anyway). Harper needs to do this slowly or the nanny state lovers will raise hell.

Just curious, (and we might even agree), but how would you like them to move to the right fiscally? Would it involve cutting the proposed tax credits?