Charest's prospects
On the heels of this week's resolutely sensible budget, Quebec Premier Jean Charest has called an election for March 26. It is a vote he is in a good position to contest, especially if Quebeckers remember that the Parti Québécois alternative promises another wrenching referendum. After a rocky start in April of 2003, Mr. Charest's government has finally adopted an appealing, middle-of-the-road approach, epitomiz...