David Emerson's switch hitting charade is appalling. It's sometimes understandable when an MP crosses the floor and joins the other side when there is a serious conflict over an issue. But, for the love of Pete, he didn't even wait to have a floor to walk across. The ballots were barely cold before a Cabinet Post carrot was dangled in front of his mug. And he took it. Slam dunk! Two points for the Tories.
Considering a Tory hasn't been elected in his riding since 1958, I'm sure the local Liberal Association and the voters won't forget this turncoat move. He should pay the $97,000.00 back to the association. You bet he should. But, he won't. The man has shown to have no integrity. What do you have left if you don't have integrity? Why would he start doing the right thing now?
Did Harper really need a Cabinet Minister from the city of Vancouver right away? No!
Weren't there several competent people in and around the metro area that he could've chosen instead? Yes.
Will there be Tory pay-off in Vancouver next election? Doubt it.
Was there really a need to create dissention and controversy in your own caucus on the first day of holding office? NO!
On the other hand, Michael Fortier's appointment was a brilliant move, not seen since Joe Clark's days. There definately was a need to ensure Tory exposure in and representation from Montreal. Given that there were so many close races that the Conservative almost won, Fortier's prominence will be felt positively in the next election.
It's good to see Chuck Strahl at the Cabinet table as well. Given his precarious health, I was surprised, though pleasantly, to read his name on the list. Strahl exemplifies integrity. He is a man with strong values, who presents himself in a genuinely honest manner. He won me over when he stood up for his beliefs and formed a group of dissenters when Stockwell Day was leader of the Alliance. In fact, it was Strahl that offered the first glimmer of hope I had for the future of the Conservative. May he continue to fight his cancer, stay healthy and play a productive role in this new government. I look forward to watching him at work in April when they return to Ottawa.
Considering a Tory hasn't been elected in his riding since 1958, I'm sure the local Liberal Association and the voters won't forget this turncoat move. He should pay the $97,000.00 back to the association. You bet he should. But, he won't. The man has shown to have no integrity. What do you have left if you don't have integrity? Why would he start doing the right thing now?
Did Harper really need a Cabinet Minister from the city of Vancouver right away? No!
Weren't there several competent people in and around the metro area that he could've chosen instead? Yes.
Will there be Tory pay-off in Vancouver next election? Doubt it.
Was there really a need to create dissention and controversy in your own caucus on the first day of holding office? NO!
On the other hand, Michael Fortier's appointment was a brilliant move, not seen since Joe Clark's days. There definately was a need to ensure Tory exposure in and representation from Montreal. Given that there were so many close races that the Conservative almost won, Fortier's prominence will be felt positively in the next election.
It's good to see Chuck Strahl at the Cabinet table as well. Given his precarious health, I was surprised, though pleasantly, to read his name on the list. Strahl exemplifies integrity. He is a man with strong values, who presents himself in a genuinely honest manner. He won me over when he stood up for his beliefs and formed a group of dissenters when Stockwell Day was leader of the Alliance. In fact, it was Strahl that offered the first glimmer of hope I had for the future of the Conservative. May he continue to fight his cancer, stay healthy and play a productive role in this new government. I look forward to watching him at work in April when they return to Ottawa.
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