Harper wants control - That's A News Flash???

What is remarkable here is that Harper admits, albeit without knowing it, that this is an unneeded and politically driven election. Note he says "we were able to make that Parliament productive for longer than any minority parliament in history"; well, it was working still and despite his promise to not call elections just for political gain he did... .


Harper wants control of next government, even a minority


BRIAN LAGHI
Globe and Mail Update

WELLAND, Ont. — Stephen Harper refused to apologize Wednesday for a personal leadership style that his critics argue limits dissent and is often perceived by Canadians as bullying.
Mr. Harper was following up on comments he made Tuesday in Toronto, when he said that if he wins another minority government, he will not tolerate opposition parties that block crime legislation.

“Prime ministers are either accused of two things,” he told reporters in this Southwestern Ontario city where the Conservatives hope to make gains.

“They're being accused of being too heavy-handed or of not being in control … If I had to choose between those two things, I'd rather be accused of being in control than being not in control.”
Mr. Harper's aggressive personality in taking on his enemies is sometimes sited as a drag on his party's popularity.

He said Wednesday that the Conservatives have used a range of methods to get his legislation through, including votes of confidence which, if defeated, would have brought the government down.

“On balance, as I say, and I know we always get criticism, on balance we were able to make that Parliament productive for longer than any minority parliament in history.”