Paul Martin's Hail Mary Pass

The C word ended Mulroney's government and reduced the Tories to two seats. No federal leader has proposed an amendment since. But with Martin struggling to find another issue to separate himself from the pack he used his last option the "constitutional amendment". Even if Martin clings on the power, will the liberal party still want him after failing to win a majority in two elections. Also he needs to get the support of most of the premiers. Jean Charest is a no-brainier because no leader will amend the constitution without Quebec's approval. Also what about Ralph Klein he might refuse to sign it even if an elected senate (Martin always stated an amendment is the best way to reform the senate) is approved? Gutsy, but even if the liberals fail to win a majority, will McKenna or Manley follow through with a constitutional amendment.

The rest of the debate went fairly well (not perfect) for Martin. He held off attacks from four leaders. He also attacked Harper without mercy. He read some stupid Harper quotes, criticized him for raising the taxes of Canadians in the lowest tax bracket, and Harper still refuses to say who funded either of his leadership bids. (Can we assume it was the NRA, or even the Republican party itself).