Dion out. Charest in.
December 8th, 2008
Stephane Dion has resigned as Federal Liberal leader, succumbing to immense party pressure. Wait a second, I seem to be experiencing déjà vu; didn’t he already resign in October? At any rate, this time he’s really gone, or so he says, and we’re sure to face a snap Liberal leadership vote. Iggy and Rae are the two chief contenders right now. If Rae gets elected Liberal leader, I’m going to have to find a new federal party to support.
Meanwhile, Jean Charest’s Liberals were re-elected with what CTV just officially projected will be a majority government. On the one hand, between the cold weather and general voter apathy, I have a feeling the turnout numbers will be record lows. On the other hand, the majority means no more provincial elections for a few years, which is the best news I’ve heard in a while.
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That's it for your comment? expected more… hahaha but it's late… and even I don't feel like bitching about… Quebec voting insanity…. at least the liberals got the slim majority, and I can sleep easy. On the other hand I wish it was more cemented… oh well. I just hate it when the PQ get's seats and then proclaims we want a country. them damn bitches.
Yes, I breathed a sigh of relief too, even if I hate the Quebec Liberals and basically held my nose voting for them. Best of the evils, as it is. I'm sick of voting but looks like I may have to again come spring… we'll see!And why is it that every time a federal liberal party loses, the leader is ousted? Dion barely had a chance! What a party of vultures. I mean, I'm not a big fan of Dion, but he was faced with a really tough task and not much time to get set-up – if you keep cycling through leaders like that, no wonder you're not getting anywhere! Sheesh.
Sounds like being a montreal canadiens coach before carbonneau.
Wow, thanks for bringing me up to date on Canadian politics… The only story we've heard down here lately is about Stephen Harper and the Gov. General shutting down parliament. I didn't even know that there was a problem with minority governments at the provincial level.