Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government will not engage in "horse trading or negotiations over the budget," despite a recent meeting with the NDP leader and a willingness to hear from the other opposition parties about their economic priorities.
Despite the uptick in support, as well as his party's recent release of a series of campaign-style attack aids aimed at Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, Harper denied that he is preparing for an election as he and his team head toward budget day.
I'm calling BS on that...