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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
What about if that member didn't tell his party what he was doing and had already promised NOT to cross the floor?
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It didn't say he promised not to cross the floor, only that he didn't have plans. Things change really quickly in politics, Dion's little ultimatum probably didn't help things either.
In any case, crossing the floor has existed for a long time in the Westminster Parliament. We have responsible government, not representative government. There is a huge difference, if an MP is not being treated fairly by his/her party, then they have a complete right to cross to a party that will treat them fairly.
The only problem I have is when MPs cross over with the enticement of a Cabinet portfolio or parliamentary secretary position. Khan, however, will still remain a backbencher MP.
Good for Harper. Dion and the rest of the Liberals forget that they are facing one of the greatest Canadian political strategists and organizers since Diefenbaker.