Switching teams

Not really. In a previous post on Glen Murray's candidacy for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party I wondered if a gay man would be Premier of Ontario. With Miller's withdrawal on Jan 10th that is not to be, but there is a bit of a silver lining.

He threw his support behind Kathleen Wynne. Wynne, who is an out lesbian, has strong support. However, Wynne leans left and it may be she will be seen as unsuitable by the party members to continue the current austerity programs. We'll know on January 27th. And then the fun begins.

No matter who wins, will there be an election? Will the NDP instead support the minority Liberal government which will then limp on in uncertainty? With Liberal support at a low ebb, will there be time for them to try to rebuild or, like the Federal Liberals, are they doomed to be decimated by an election no matter when it takes place?