The Ontario election is over

Did the result of the election tell us anything?  It would be easy to say that the Libs loss of seats tells us that their decisions on our economy have been wrongheaded and they paid the price for them.  But this was a government seeking a third term, almost an unknown concept in Ontario, so was it policy or timing?

The Cons started the campaign 10 points ahead of the Libs in the polls and ended up four points back in the vote.  But they picked up seats.  This is truly a mixed message so what does it mean?  Did the Cons lose steam, get out politicked or just run an anemic campaign.  Probably a mixture of all three.

What of the Dippers?  They picked up seats and popular vote.  Was it their policy statements, a hangover from the federal Orange Crush or their personable leader?  I doubt it was their policies because no one actually believed they could increase costs without raising revenue and still reduce the deficit.  Orange Crush and leader?  Probably.

So what does this mean for Ontario?  Is Hudak toast for his wooden campaign style?  No.. at least not for now.  Will McGuinty retire before the end of this term, what ever that term will be  in this minority situation?  Probably but not for sure.  Will the Cons do the right thing for Ontarians by supporting the minority government as we lift ourselves out of deficit?  Probably not... in fact, NO.

Will one or more Dippers cross the floor to the Libs?  Probably not.  Will one or more of the Cons do the dance?  Possibly.


Will the uber-right-wing of the Cons, namely Hillier and McLaren, make headway in their attempt to out-right the right?  Only is Hudak is dumb enough to allow it.  Will the nutty-right of H & M try to split the Con party.  Frigging right they will.  Will it happen?  Who knows?  Remember the Reform Party?

Will Ontarians wake up one day as a colony of the country of Alberta?