[goldstategop]

You need 155 for a majority. I think 140 seats is a good finish for its a strong minority government. And if the Liberals fall below 100 seats, it gives Harper plenty of leeway to move ahead with his agenda. The budget motion will be a vote of confidence and a bankrupt Liberal Party will not want to force a new election before they're ready. So you can do a couple of things with a strong minority as you can do them with a majority. And Harper will be looking for allies among the Bloc and the NDP to pass parts of his program they can live with.

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[badgerbengal]

Thanks that helps. Is there any realistic chance for the conservatives to get near the 155 needed or is that out of the question?

[ncountylee]

Is it true that the NDP MP's must vote the party line or be expelled from the caucus?

[Heartofsong83]

I just voted for the Conservative candidate in an Ontario swing riding.