I pushed recently for Dion and the Liberal leaders to start talks with the NDP and Greens (and Bloc, if they are willing), with the intent to form a minority Liberal government if the NDP and LPC together won more seats than the Tories did.
I heard nothing from Dion or any Liberal leader (Rae, Iggy, Martha, nobody).
Now Jack Layton has publicly indicated that he is willing to form a progressive front to avoid another rightwing Tory government:
“NDP Leader Jack Layton even left the door open to a coalition of sorts with the Liberals after the election if that's what it takes to stop the Conservatives from governing again.
He hinted he would be willing to work with the Liberals if their combined number of seats in Parliament topped the Conservatives.”
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5iDvl19y7ILW6d0rYKovvLq8Fex3g
Good for you, Jack Layton!
Let’s put country before party, and form a workable, practical, progressive government, and give Canadians the good government they deserve.
Now let’s hope that May, Duceppe and Dion will also publicly indicate their willingness to join such discussions …
