The question is not whether the Liberals will vote against the budget, the question is, if not now then when? Look at the latest Harris/Decima Polls as of Feb. 20th:

• Nationally, in the latest week, the Conservatives stand at 35% compared to 33% for the
Liberals, 13% for the NDP, 9% for the Green Party and 8% for the BQ. Averaging the last
three weeks, the Conservatives stand at 34% compared to 30% for the Liberals, 15% for
NDP, 9% for the Green Party and 9% for the BQ.

• In Quebec the latest week’s results find the BQ with 35%, the Conservatives 23%, the
Liberals 22%, the NDP 12%, and the Greens with 5%. Over three weeks, the BQ leads with
38% compared to 21% for the Liberals, 20% for the Conservatives, 11% for the NDP and 8%
for the Green Party

Here is what I find interesting:

• In Ontario, latest results show the Liberals and Conservatives deadlocked at 40%, the NDP
11%, and the Green Party 8%. Over three weeks, the Liberals and Conservatives remain
tied, this time at 38%, the NDP at 13% and the Greens at 9%.

At a time when Mr. Tory is fighting for his job as the leader of Ontario Tories, the Conservatives seem to be doing better in the polls.

Anyway, last time there was serious talk of taking down the government, Liberals were at 30% and Conservatives were at 37%. Now its 33% vs 35% and keep in mind the margin of error, word on the street is that we are more likely to see an election now then ever before but it all depends on how stiff the trigger is.