If they split... the LPC would remain in power just as it did during Chretien's time with the lowest majority support in our history. Why? Because what passes for the right in this nation was truly divided.  We've seen this before federally and certainly in Alberta where 60% supports right leaning political parties but a left leaning one got in because of the split.

The LPC has left/right/ and centrist factions as well.. and has since at least the 30s when they ate up what was left of McDonalds party.. Yet you don't suggest they should split apart and their far more ruthless with each other and hold opposing views as well..