Ottawa

BTC: It’s a date (V)

Not only is he a loser, but if he doesn’t want the job, I’ll take it. 

Heck of a way to go into a meeting with the Prime Minister, no?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 29, 2008

LAYTON TO MEET HARPER SATURDAY AT 1 PM AT 24 SUSSEX

OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jack Layton will meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper Saturday at 1:00 pm. The meeting will take place at 24 Sussex Drive. Layton and Harper will be accompanied by their chiefs of staff.

“The prime minister would rather quit his job and break his own fixed election law than get Canada moving in the right direction. If Harper isn’t up for the job – I am,” said Layton.  

Layton will speak to reporters outside the gate of 24 Sussex Drive immediately after the meeting.

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