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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
You make it sound like there there wasn't over a year between when the leadership convention happened, and when she crossed. (leadership convension - March 20, 2004. Crossed floor - May 17, 2005). She just didn't get along with the party leader. Maybe that's what is happening here (again). Perhaps if Harper asked nicely, she would cross back 
Its not like she ran for election for one party then, without even sitting a single day as a member, switched parties in exchange for a cabinet post. |
Yes, I am quite certain that it was a dislike for Harper that caused her to cross the floor when it was most to her personal advantage.
There seems to be little doubt that she was always in it for personal power. In this case, at least, she has remained true to her ideals, as she is now dumping the Liberals as well since the chance at power there has sailed.