Better Layton Never

After shouting loud enough over the din of Tory-Grit rhetoric to say HE'S here, too, Jack Layton now wants the election threats to stop.

At a news conference called specifically to vent his frustration over what he called "pre-electoral games," Layton said the Tories should tone down their rhetoric and get back to work, and he also accused the government of breaking one election promise after another. "The prime minister says he doesn't want an election. Is that so? Is that why we see election headquarters and bunkers being shown off before the cameras? Is that why we see half-baked promises … brought forward while at the same time sending out every signal that he is just itching for an election?" Layton asked.

A news conference to specifically vent his frustration. Layton's likely not as ready as he wants to be for an election but is doing a good job at getting face time, something difficult unless you're in the top two.

When the "we're ready, too" quote didn't get traction, he suddenly switched positions to flood the media with his own brand of anti-election rhetoric.

During the press conference, Layton unveiled the NDP's National Campaign War Room.










To quote a senior Liberal who referenced Stephane Dion... "So Not Ready".