tml12 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Switching so soon after the election makes one wonder how long he had been planning to defect, and if he ran under false pretenses. Running for one party while intending to represent another? Melanie do you honestly think he entered the campaign planning to jump ship? Not very likely. I am sure he ran the campaign to sit as a Liberal. Then old opportunity and ambition came knocking. I don't believe we're talking about subterfuge here, though questionable ethics to be sure. Of course he was running as a Liberal but he bailed when the party lost. He was a right-wing Martin Liberal anyway...I think now he'll be more comfy in a CPC government. Quote "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything." -Alexander Hamilton
Melanie_ Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 One of the points constantly made about the appointments is the importance of optics. I just think this particular optic was overlooked - I don't know if he intended to defect, I suspect he didn't, but it sure can be made to look like he did, can't it? Quote For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela
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