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

[(Anonymous)]

Also good: Peggy Nash (NDP) eclipsed Sam Bulte (Lib) in Parkdale-High Park.

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

That was me. Frig.

[c9.livejournal.com]

Subscribe to ljnews, they expired everyone again last night for another security improvement.

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

Double frig with a side of fries, then.

[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.

[skeezix1000.livejournal.com]

It could have been so much worse. So, yah, it's good news in my view too.

Despite the worst scandal in Canadian political history, perhaps the most inept federal Liberal campaign in recent memory and an electorate desperate for change, the best Harper could do was 124 seats.

[primary-suspect.livejournal.com]

From her comments sounds like Bulte is pretty bitter too, hehehe:
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1138056611299

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

Yikes, doesn't sound like she's planning on staying in politics, then.

Good. Hope it sets an example!

[jamincan.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Olivia Chow winning was a nice point in the election, along with Tony Valeri losing to Wayne Marston (NDP) in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, and the Conservatives gaining in Quebec. Also, this really gives the Liberals a chance to reorganize. Martin was such a terrible leader, I just don't know who can come up out of the folds and take his place. Frank McKenna?

[jamincan.livejournal.com]

And I loved that movie. :-P

[c9.livejournal.com]

The talk is that the same machine that pushed Chrétien out and Martin in is now rallying around McKenna. If McKenna becomes leader then the Liberal Party has learned nothing and changed nothing.

[c9.livejournal.com]

:)