Finding a Wedge: Day 23

Day 22 had the Liberals opening a new front on the Tories, as their hold on the electoral lines seemed to be weakening.

Day 23 shows the Tory defense holding. As the Liberals pressed forward on the healthcare theme, Harper has succeeded in (if only temporarily) changing the channel.

This new line of argument is simple and direct: a majority is needed to stop a resurgent separatist movement. It's topical. It's reinforced by this weekend's PQ convention. And it's a winnable issue for the Tories.

The Liberals seem to be almost caught flatfooted on the topic falling back on the argument that Harper is using "fear" to gain votes. That argument is not likely to gain any traction with an electorate that is watching ads produced by Liberals to scare them over healthcare.

It'll be interesting to see how this new tact from the Tories pans out. If they're successful it could lead to a Tory majority.

If they aren't they may have at least limited the damage being done to them on the Healthcare assault.

Day 23 Winner: The Tories