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Originally posted by fokakya@May 17 2005, 05:28 PM
As far as the 'she only wants power' argument is concerned, well, you're correct to a certain extent. That is what politics is, an attempt to gain more power to further the voice you and your constituents have. Stronach's decision creates a larger voice for her constituents which achieves the most important goal of any politician.
She has not betrayed her constituents. They did not vote for the Conservative Party, they voted for Belinda Stronach. If she, as a candidate, represented what the people of her consituency wanted, then switching parties does not affect anything.
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Are you kidding me? It means nothing? Her switching could have MAJOR implications on the current House of Commons. One vote on either side could be all the different in whether or not this government falls or remains in power. Did you poll her riding to see if they all voted for her and not the party?
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