Elections Survey

[c9]

Do you think that fixed election dates -- meaning the set scheduling of elections every (for example) 48 months, rather than at the whim of the Prime Minister -- are a good idea? Why or why not?

Good: The PMO loses some power, and it's fairer to all the parties.

Bad: The election campaign starts essentially as soon as the last one finishes, like in the US.

Question mark: I'm not sure how we would deal with minority governments.

Comments

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

I like Nihilicious's observation that the government is only the government as long as it has the confidence of the house. I think that's a key aspect of our democracy. If a government is doing well, I don't see any reason to incur the expense and trouble of an election just for the sake of having an election. Conversely, an unstable or ineffective government is usually quickly addressed.