Sarah Palin he's not, but it should be entertaining (and informative) to watch Brent Fullard savage Jim Flaherty on the campaign trail in Whitby-Oshawa. Brent's indefatigable energy and superior financial expertise will impale Flaherty as he tries to defend the Conservatives' broken promise regarding income trusts. Not to mention a series of other less than salubrious economic policies.

The Fullard vs. Flaherty show is one riding battle that deserves full national coverage.

I don't think income trusts will generate interest in this election for the working or middle class Canadian -- most voters.  It may be a big issue in Alberta (esp. for seniors), but I rarely even hear it make the voter radar here in Ontario. 

Sadly, the Harper sweater vests seem to be generating the most mainstream media and comments!

I think the election, despite the bumpy first week for Conservatives, will be about the economy writ large, and who is best seen to handle this effectively. 

Since Dion is seen as bumbling (management style, anyway) and Layton is seen as pro-union and May as fringe, that leaves Harper the bully (the competent bully) as the least likable, but seemingly the most competent during an economic downturn.

That's what he's going to be selling anyway.

An interesting event,  I am impressed that the Mininster is atttending! 

Rick Mercer would be the icing on the cake!