
The opposition parties could have a "nice big juicy exposed flank" to attack in the next two months over the government's decision to prorogue Parliament, something pollsters say is the result of an uncharacteristic tactical misstep by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. But Tories and some political operatives say the prorogation won't hurt the Prime Minister in the long run and may ultimately help the government.

The opposition parties could have a "nice big juicy exposed flank" to attack in the next two months over the government's decision to prorogue Parliament, something pollsters say is the result of an uncharacteristic tactical misstep by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. But Tories and some political operatives say the prorogation won't hurt the Prime Minister in the long run and may ultimately help the government.