There's nothing inherently wrong with meeting with the President of the United States - Canada has several issues that need to be dealt with, and if an executive level meeting can end the softwood lumber fight or get the border open to Canadian cattle more quickly, then fine work, Prime Minister.
But the meeting take place at the end of April. All indications suggest Martin still wants a spring election. Jim Elve's source says June 8, and I've heard not dissimilar dates from people connected to the NDP. This means the writ will be dropped shortly before, or shortly after, this White House visit. So, before the Prime Minister looks too cozy with the President, he needs to remember who he works for, and how we feel:
Dangerous, like I said. But I can certainly understand why Martin wants to go to election sooner rather than later - every week he delays is another week of Canadians watching every move and asking "is this part of the campaign?" The U.S. visit will be no different.
(Want to be a huge hit at home during this trip, Paul? Do us all a favour: take Cellucci along with you, and leave him there.)
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