Talk about a pointless, empty promise. Harper says he won't try and form gov't if he comes in second

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadavotes2011/story/2011/04/21/cv-election-harper-interview.html?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4db0b33d8c37bbdc%2C0

In an exclusive interview with CBC’s Peter Mansbridge aired on Thursday afternoon, Harper said if Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff or NDP Leader Jack Layton won the election, but were unable to gain the confidence of the House, he would not attempt to try to take power.

“They will form the government,” Harper said.

”I think if the other guys win, they get a shot at government, and I don’t think you challenge that unless you’re prepared to go back to the people.”

Harper said he would reject an offer made by the Governor General to try to form a government

"So you’d say to the Governor General, 'No, I wouldn't do that?'" Mansbridge asked.

"Yeah, absolutely," he said, adding that people don't want another election.

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Psst stevie, you'd need friends in parliament to support you in such a scenario, and you've got none.