Crossing Party Lines
Okay, I’ve promised myself that I’m going to work on my thesis, and that I’m not going to dip into Green Party politics any more than absolutely necessary. Some kind soul decided that I need to know that Catherine Johannson worked at a Liberal Party event during the last Manitoba election. According to my tipster, her hubby is Shane Sadorski. According to Google, Shane is an employee of the Manitoba Liberals.
I’m not sure if I agree with Catherine Johannson’s position on Green issues (her blog is pretty sparse in terms of policy). All I know about her is that she has been endorsed by someone who comes across as a wee bit scary.
But the allegation of being involved in another party? Who cares? She was working at an event, probably to help her husband. Whenever I get a chance to go to another party’s event, I do. Partly for the free food, and partly to see how they do things. Unless something a little more damning comes up, this isn’t something that I really care about in terms of voting. I’m much more likely not to vote for her because of the endorsement I mentioned above.
From this moment on: No more Green Party stuff until my thesis is done. Period.
I’m not bothered by people crossing party lines either. I’m actually leaning towards one particular former Liberal who’s running for a council position.
If the Greens are to grow to have enough momentum to elect people to parliament, we’re going to have to welcome emigres from ALL other parties with open arms – lest we return to fringe party status.