Jack Layton and Stephen Harper Agree: Elizabeth May belongs in the debates
Dion on May’s Exclusion:
Speaking at a roundtable of women candidates this morning in Streetsville, Ont., Mr. Dion criticized Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton for not supporting her participation.
“They don’t have the courage to explain their position,” said Mr. Dion, suggesting his rivals are hiding behind the consortium’s decision. - Globe and Mail, posted September 10th at 10:14am
Layton’s Response:
Dogged by protesters and divisions within the ranks of his own party, Mr. Layton told reporters during a visit to a solar-panel company here Wednesday that the debate about the debate has become an unwanted distraction.
“I have only one condition for this debate, that the Prime Minister is there, because I want to debate the issues with him,” said Mr. Layton. “I don’t want to be debating the debate forever.” - Globe and Mail posted September 10th 2:24pm
Harper’s Response:
Mr. Layton’s change of heart put the onus squarely on the shoulders of Mr. Harper to decide where the block against Ms. May will remain.
Conservative spokesman Kory Teneycke said the Tories are dropping their opposition to Ms. May participating in the debate, saying they don’t want to be the odd man out on the matter. - Globe and Mail posted September 10th 2:24pm
The media oligarchs have not yet replied… perhaps the crow they must be eating for lunch isn’t sitting well.
Question for Stephen Harper… is Stephane Dion still not a leader? Does he just set the agenda?
Tags: Democracy, Election, Elizabeth May, Federal Debates
