However, the other Opposition parties were still ready to bring down the government and force an election before the summer.
The government fell at the end of the year, forcing an early election.
Should either one pull out, it could bring down the Government and force new elections.
A defeat on any of them would have forced an election.
But any other candidate who gets at least 20 percent can force a primary election, to be held in September.
If we can force a general election now, we will win.
If no coalition is formed, the President could force early elections.
There would be a vote of 'no confidence' in the House, forcing a general election.
Just because your side forced an election and lost big time, doesn't mean you have to be rude about Harper.
The Conservatives wanted to force an election by rejecting the budget.