Five Priorities and One Threat

Canada's new Prime Minister has begun his show of force to prove he is the true position of power. Much like Tony Soprano picking an imaginary fight with his bodyguard in front of his troops, Mr. Harper has decided to punch the federal liberals square in the nose knowing full well that the chances of receiving a pop back are 10-1.

The threat he has carefully chosen is child care. He claimed in Burnaby today that he would got to the polls to insure that his fourth priority would be realized by Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

It seems that it is the best fight to pick given the situation in the house and the liberal leadership being in flux. He knows that the opposition will cool off once the first cheques start landing in parents hands. It's always harder to take away money once it's gone through the startup process of flowing.

One thing is clear from the statement today from the PM, his five priorities are going to be what he lives and dies (politically) on. He knows that and given the recent polls , Canadians know that and seem to agree.