Finally a PMO "Source" that doesn't mess everything up...

When responding to a question about whether newly announced by-elections are seen as a "referendum" on Harper's government, what was the reply?

"London is a solid Liberal seat and Repentigny is solidly Bloc. We'll have good candidates, but we face an uphill battle in both ridings..."

Finally an "anonymous" source that didn't manage to overblow expectations.  This is a far cry from the old days where Harper's oppo "sources" would be publicly musing about winning election campaigns.  This is the best sign I've seen in a while that Harper's team is not only maturing it's becoming a force to reckon with.