Which is strange, because, in most elections, the undecideds "break" for the "insurgents" or challengers.
Do they simply fear the unknown? Were they simply unwilling to vote "against" the liberals by voting "for" the conservatives?
As I said, Canadians are one of the most risk averse polities on this planet. I think Ontario voters were also concerned that the somewhat more right wing Tory profile, might disturb the gravy train. Plus, Martin was largely admired as a good leader in the seat of real Canadian power, while Harper was a newbie.