2011 Election Prediction

My final prediction for the 41st Canadian election is right on the border of a Tory majority with the NDP as the official opposition; Conservative 153, NDP 63, Liberal 61, Bloc 30, and 1 Independent. If the final numbers from Nanos are accurate, then the Tories will fall roughly 10 seats shy of a majority, but I believe that the Tory ground game will be the difference maker on Monday. One big question is whether or not the Conservatives can regain representation in Newfoundland, now that Danny Williams is not campaigning against the party. I think the Tories will have a good day in Ontario. Quebec is anybody's guess, but I would not be so quick to predict the death of the Bloc...Though if you saw Duceppe's election eve speech in Montreal, he looked to be fighting back tears. I expect Gary Lunn to defeat Elizabeth May.

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