Canada Finally Looking Better ...

Yesterday's elections in Canada could be viewed as a positive or negative sign for Republicans (depending on how you look at it.)

First, the positive: If you live in a blue state, and fear you can never elect a conservative in a million years, then yesterday's Canadian elections are proof it is possible. Despite being labeled "too conservative on social issues," and (gasp) "pro-American," Stephen Harper still won.

I've done some campaign training in Canada (Calgary and Vancouver) -- and I must admit that I'm excited they were able to make this change so quickly. While there, I met some of the best political activists I've ever met in my life. But I also witnessed the liberal culture they were up against. During one of my campaign training seminars, I learned that the conservatives were running on a slogan: "We're going to do the best we can."

Frankly, I felt that was one of the wimpiest slogans I'd ever heard. I suppose it's no coincidence that Harper is also a political strategist. Having spent some time in Canada, let me assure you that if they can elect a conservative, then your Blue State can do it, too.

Hat tip to Canada for keeping conservative hope alive in the Blue States.

Now, the down side...

One of the reasons Harper was able to win is because the Liberal Party had been in power too long, had grown devoid of ideas, and were corrupt. Let this be a lesson to every politician: No matter how entrenched you think you are, the people can still throw you out. Obviously, there will be comparisons made between the Liberal Party of Canada and the Republican Party of America.

Time will tell whether or not this is a positive trend, or a negative trend, for American conservatives.

Until then, at least we can celebrate a better more pro-American government to the north!