PM’s Senate appointments ‘boggle the mind,’ but could spur hot support for Senate reforms, says Tory pundit Powers

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s inflammatory decision to stuff two failed Conservative election candidates back into the Senate on Wednesday does 'boggle the mind,' Conservative Tim Powers admits, but argues the storm of controversy will focus public attention on the unelected Upper Chamber, stir up a 'hornet’s nest,' and spur support for Mr. Harper’s plan to reform the Senate.

PARLIAMENT HILL—Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s inflammatory decision to stuff two failed Conservative election candidates back into the Senate on Wednesday does “boggle the mind,” Conservative Tim Powers admits, but argues the storm of controversy will focus public attent...

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