[goldstategop]

That doesn't rule out the possibility of a formal or informal coalition if the Conservatives fall just short of a majority. No one is closing any doors. There will be deal making in the days and weeks ahead. Its up to Canadians to decide how much they want to trust Stephen Harper today.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[Squawk 8888]

The BQ will almost certainly support Harper on specific pieces of legislation because (1) the Libs are so hated in Québec that backing them would destroy the Bloc's standing and (2) they share a lot of common ground with the Tories on matters of provincial autonomy and federal-provincial relations.

[Canadian Outrage]

I completely trust Stephen Harper since I know him and I KNOW how he REALLY thinks. How much he can do may be another thing but we can be sure it will start going in the RIGHT direction!!