Harper would have to appoint 34 Senators to dominate Upper Chamber

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he's ready to appoint Senators if Liberal-dominated Senate delays bills.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who recently said he is ready to appoint Senators to reflect his Conservative agenda if the Liberal-dominated Senate delays legislation, would have to appoint 34 Conservatives between now and 2010 before the Tories would dominate the Upper Chamber.

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