[RACooper]

Interesting happenings in Fedral politics of late... the biggest being the defection of Belinda Stronach from the Conservative to the Liberals.

This could be a major blow to Harper's leadership of the Conservatives - and highlighting his "anger management" and management flaws... as well it could be a crack in the union of the Alliance and PCs that make-up the party, highlighting complaints that the far-alliance has essentially taken over the union.

All of the above aside the shift in the Parliamentary balance that this defection made will make any attempts by Harper to push for a non-commital vote will be difficult... because now the floor is split 151-151...

Anyone else here of Jack Layton's offer to Harper? Specfically that he offered to have a party member stay off the floor, in order to offset the missing Conservative member in the hospital... as show of fair play, and to remove the issue of the MP's health affecting the outcome of the Parliamentary struggles...

Personally I can see why Stronach left... her political viewpoints and concerns are somewhat closer to mine than Harper's... particularlly the Conservative alliance with the Bloq (and attendant seperatist movement).

Any thoughts or predictions?