Overnight Results

[c9]

I think the 2004 election scarred me a bit. In 2004, the NDP had almost 40 seats at one point in the night, but they dropped, and dropped, and dropped, down to only 19.

I had a dream that the NDP seat count dropped dramatically overnight as they counted all the rural polls, and they ended up with even less than last time, and the Tories shot to a majority. Eep.

Five things I'm happy about:

• It's a minority, which I believe will be more accountable and more centrist
• Paul Martin is resigning as Liberal leader; I believe he was not a healthy leader for that party
• The NDP *almost* holds the balance of power again with 29 seats, meaning NDP priorities have a good chance of staying in the news and even in the legislative agenda
• The Conservatives did far better than expected in Québec, kicking the BQ down a little bit. I am happy to see the rise of another federalist option in Québec.
• Olivia Chow won. Last time, her defeat really deflated the NDP and Jack Layton in particular. He covered it well, but this time around it'll be different.

So chin up, young persons; be not depressed.

Comments

[keenman.livejournal.com]

Great summary: that matches my sentiments almost exactly. I never thought I'd be happy with Harper elected PM, but with such a small minority, it'll definitely keep him in check and force him to compromise. There is a part of me that is very glad that the long-time Liberal government has been turfed, even though I voted for them. I like the fact that they will be forced to recoup, get a new leader, and outline an actual platform, instead of simply relying on anti-Harper and anti-Conservative sentiment to get votes.