"On Wednesday, just minutes after Harper announced his new cabinet and wrapped up a news conference, the PMO sent out a release announcing that "three outstanding Canadians" were being appointed to the Senate. Former cabinet minister and Quebec MP Josee Verner was named, along with two former senators who resigned in order to run -- unsuccessfully -- for seats in commons, Fabian Manning and Larry Smith. The news release also quoted Harper as saying "our government will continue to push for a more democratic, accountable and effective Senate." Later that day, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, a supporter of the prime minister, came out and said the appointments actually do the opposite." - Brian Sullivan

This was so STUPID, I can't stand Harper - sofarsoShawn