You could do just that, IF you had a few million dollars kicking around. To defend your 'interim' leader, though? I knew it would be only a matter of time until a Liberal blogger or two figured out what the Conservatives were up to. I didn't expect that WK would be one of them, though (Jedras, sure...he's pretty sharp, and mature enough to tell it like it is. But Kinsella? Didn't think he had it in him). Oh well...it was fun while it lasted. Time to sit back and enjoy the show. You could do just that, IF you had a few million dollars kicking around. To defend your 'interim' leader, though? By the same logic, the Conservatives just spent a couple of million dollars to attack the interim leader of a third place party. (Actually, as far as I know, they're airing this commercial in select markets, so I doubt it's as high as this.) Attacks like this can backfire. You've identified the Conservatives' opponent. You might spur people who don't like the Conservatives (and there are people who passionately dislike the party), into donating to the Liberals.