Harper's Genius

I respect that. I think the Conservatives displayed brilliant strategy this week. They have been on the record for Senate reform for ever. However, the opposition have blocked every attempt at it. Alright the CPC says, I guess we will have to play the game the way its always been. They have to appoint replacement senators, the Liberal majority in the Senate has been defeating and thwarting the government's agenda. Because this is done behind the scenes and not on the floor of the house, and because the Liberals have dominated the Senate for so long, we never heard about it.

Now that tool is disappearing, so they are crying about it. Harper has seen the only way to get Senate reform is 1) To get a majority in both houses. 2)Demonstrate by way of crisis, some of the problems with keeping the Senate from reformation. 3)Introduce Senate Reform legislation while the keening need is on everyone's mind.

Like him or not, you have to admit, its brilliant. Harper has demonstrated his genius, and history will remember him for it