On foresight

Within the campaign, this may well be an effective way for Stephen Harper to calm the fears of what he could do with a majority:

As for a Tory majority being able to do whatever it wants in Ottawa, Harper said that isn't the case because of a Liberal-dominated Senate and bureaucracy appointed by Liberal governments.

"There are checks and balances, and that is the reality."

But should somebody point out to Harper that he's effectively invited the Senate to challenge his policies if he does manage to eke out a majority?