Harper = Bush - Rove

The Calgary Observer noted earlier that Harper plans to defend Canada's distinctiveness through a Department of Homeland Security similar to that in the States. But in the department of "wanting to be Bush's lapdog", this seems even worse:

Opposition Leader Stephen Harper said he talked briefly Tuesday with President George W. Bush about trade and security issues, including his own willingness to consider the U.S. missile defence project rejected by federal Liberals.

"I've said all along a Conservative government's prepared to entertain discussions on that if the Americans make a proposal to Canada," said Harper.

Now while 34% support may be better than the Cons have generally had lately, it's still another example of Harper deliberately taking a stance contrary to that of most Canadian people.

Does he really think Fox News and Focus on the Family can give him that much of a bump before the next election?