Cauchon blasts Liberal's 'lack of democracy'

Political | 206490 hits | Sep 24 4:26 pm | Posted by: ridenrain

OTTAWA – The fierce squabble over Martin Cauchon's political comeback is symptomatic of a party that has lost sight of the most basic tenets of democracy, says a former national director of the Liberal party. "We've turned into one big appointment soci

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by leewgrant
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:33 pm
The storm has been gathering for more than 25 years but reached its peak this week with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff's decision to appoint a woman in the prized Montreal riding of Outremont.

The decision thwarted Cauchon's hopes to run again in the riding he represented for 11 years until his retirement from politics in 2004. And it sparked a backlash among rank-and-file Liberals.

Ignatieff confirmed Thursday he's now "in discussions with Mr. Cauchon to make sure he can rejoin our team." His Quebec lieutenant, Denis Coderre, later disclosed that the former cabinet minister is being offered another Montreal riding, Jeanne-Le Ber – an offer insiders say Cauchon is unlikely to accept.

Our ole buddy Dr Ig sure is doing a great job in unifying the Liberal Party.
by ridenrain
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:41 pm
Nothing funnier than a non-elected leader saying he supports the democratic process while he appoints candidates.
by leewgrant
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:43 pm
"ridenrain" said
Nothing funnier than a non-elected leader saying he supports the democratic process while he appoints candidates.

I hope he is texting Layton a thank you for preventing him from stumbling into an election. He is even less prepared than Dion was to go to the polls.

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