During the last election, liberal folks tried to scare voters that Harper was scary to vote for. Truth is, he wasn't while in power.

Now the conservatives try to scare voters that Dion is scary to vote for.
There is likely a similar truth for this "red herring" message.

I. like many voters, will be seeking out issues and party perspectives, and will not be looking for the "boogey man" in any of the respected and responsible national Canadian leaders.