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Actually, the BQ are more centre-left. They still have a lot of supporters from the Mulroney era (the Bloc started as a breakaway faction of the Tories' Québec wing and was founded by a Conservative Cabinet Minister).

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That doesn't rule out the possibility of a formal or informal coalition if the Conservatives fall just short of a majority. No one is closing any doors. There will be deal making in the days and weeks ahead. Its up to Canadians to decide how much they want to trust Stephen Harper today.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")