Next Friday may turn out to be a big day. We could quite conceivably get an embarrassment of riches: a way-and-means motion to formally implement budget provisions (can you say home renovation tax credit?), the government's report card and modified limited hangout of its "enhanced" employment insurance proposals.
Upping the ante has always been a Harper specialty but I digress. Sowing confusion and dividing one's second tier enemies is indeed an interesting experience to behold...the two major parties might as well take the week off. We know where they stand!
But can either the NDP or the Bloc seriously consider putting out for this Conservative government? Well, the short answer is no. But that does not preclude, at least in theory, a quick trip to first base -- which will only postpone the inevitable political climax. All parties know that.
I expect to see many twists and turns in the road before this government is despatched but for now I sense a desire on the part of this Prime Minister to sow delay and freeze in a political stalemate on the ground, at least in the short term.
Harper has other things on his plate: a quick trip to the White House -- not to mention the G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh on September 24 and 25th.
Watch for this PM to attempt to fake out the opposition without making any form of significant concessions to any of the parties. Can it work? I don't see how. Look how well that plan went over at the Employment Insurance Panel.
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