Another political affairs analyst, James Walston, said the odds were against Bersani's succeeding, but predicted if the center-left leader does manage to cinch the confidence votes, the government stands a chance of lasting till spring 2014.

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He had enough carpentry experience to pick up work renovating the theatre, which would see him through till spring.

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Now, the pundits at Queen's Park, the provincial legislature, are divided as to whether he will go ahead, or wait till next spring.

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