Right-Wing Media Reacts to Conservative Floor Crossing and Carney's First Budget
This week, activist outlets have focused on a surprising political shift amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government’s first budget. Sheila Gunn Reid, reporter for Rebel Media Alberta, highlighted a key development: three-term Nova Scotia MP Chris D’Entremont leaving the Conservative benches to join the Liberals.
D’Entremont’s Political Move
Gunn Reid described the move as a "political self-own" by D’Entremont. He was reportedly "ousted from the Conservative caucus after publicly musing to Politico that he was ‘considering’ crossing the floor on the very same day the Liberals unveiled a $78-billion deficit budget."
However, a Conservative spokesperson clarified that D’Entremont "technically resigned" before any formal removal occurred.
“Either way, his brief moment of political indecision ended with the door hitting him on the way out,” Gunn Reid concluded.
Conservative Supporters React
The online response from Conservative supporters was immediate and harsh. One called D’Entremont a “traitor,” while another commented, “Let him become the Liberals’ problem.”
Summary
The coverage reflects the intense backlash against D’Entremont’s defection during a critical budget period for the Liberal government.
Author’s note: This incident underscores the precarious nature of minority governments and the sharp divides within party lines, especially under political pressure.