Thursday, April 28, 2011

Political/Musical Strategies

As Jack Layton's popularity among voters continues to rise, and polls suggest that at least one of the other party leaders soon will be moving, Conservatives and Liberals are desperately seeking ways to stop the rush to the NDP.

Stephen Harper is said to be working hard to learn the lyrics to "Hit the Road, Jack." Steve is, of course, the Ray Charles of the 49th Parallel, and he will be backed by the Stevettes: Bev, Leona, and John Baird.  

Supporters of Michael ("Turn Up the Volume") Ignatieff are preparing a massed choir rendition of "Michael, Row the Vote Ashore."

Jack Layton's backers appear unconcerned, however, and continue to wow crowds from Ajax to Yellowknife with their high-velocity version of "Jumping Jack Flash."  

1 comment:

  1. According to a Wilfred Laurier University boffin who promises accuracy to with 7 seats per party, the regional voter preferences now project a House of Commons containing: 112 Tories, 94 New Democrats, 71 Liberals, 19 Bloquistes and (count 'em) 9 Greens.

    In the (very likely) event that Steve and Iggy can't find common cause, we may see Jack Layton form (with Liberal support) Canada's first social democrat government.

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