Is a Liberal-Separatist-Socialist Coalition Possible?
This scenario is starting to look more likely. Obviously there are a lot of questions about how long such a coalition could last and what the political implications would be long term for the Liberal Party. Here is how it might look.
1, Dion would not be Prime Minister. A caucus vote would take place. If that vote took place right now Michael Ignatieff would easily become leader of the Liberal party and Prime Minister under this coalition.
2, The NDP would get some cabinet posts in non-economic portfolios.
3, Elizabeth May would be potentially appointed to the senate and be given a cabinet post
4, The Bloc would support the coalition government but would not get any cabinet posts.
5, The coalition would attempt to govern as long as possible with the Conservatives in opposition.
All of this of course depends on the opposition parties voting down the economic statement and the Governor General allowing the opposition to attempt to form a coalition that can demonstrate confidence in the house. Obviously this raises more questions than answers but it is starting to become a reality. The Conservative Party has an opportunity to back down but I do not think that they will. Opposition MPs believe they can bring down the government without going to an election. It looks like a constitutional crisis.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20081127/Tories_fiscal_081128/20081128?hub=QPeriod
Thanks for reading...
Darryl
