It was a massively dumb thing for Harper to do. He took a gamble that the opposition would not risk calling another election only two months after the last one. His leadership style is a centralized one. His ministers do not speak out of turn and policy is directed from his office. This sits squarely on his shoulders.
He has been known as a brilliant strategist.
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I just saw this interview with Michael Ignatief on YouTube. I haven't been a fan of his but it's nice to see a politician that can speak. Dion's address to the nation was terrible.