Reply #2: I think Harper wants an early election, and is goading the opposition [View All]

[daleo]

There are a lot of ominous things on the horizon for Harper:
- the Mulroney stuff (can't help him, and is likely to hurt him).
- the economic slowdown (recessions are very tough on governments).
- Afghanistan (a decision has to be made soon, and I think he want to stay there in a combat role, contrary to the wishes of a majority of Canadians).

There are probably other things, but these three are enough - bad news on corruption, economics, and war. So, better he has an election sooner than later. Since he doesn't control the timing, all he can do is try to goad the opposition into going early.

Expect to see more of this sort of thing.