Right-Wing Outlets on Conservative Floor Crossing and Carney's Budget
This week, activist media closely followed several key political developments surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government and its first budget.
Conservative MP Chris D’Entremont Switches Sides
Sheila Gunn Reid of Rebel Media Alberta focused on the surprising move by three-term Nova Scotia MP Chris D’Entremont, who left the Conservative backbenches to join the Liberals. Gunn Reid described this as a “political self-own” by D’Entremont, noting he was “ousted from the Conservative caucus after publicly musing to Politico that he was ‘considering’ crossing the floor on the very same day the Liberals dropped a $78-billion deficit budget.”
“Either way, his brief moment of political indecision ended with the door hitting him on the way out,”
She also mentioned that a Conservative spokesperson claimed D’Entremont “technically resigned” before any formal ousting.
Reactions From Conservative Supporters
- Online responses were harsh and immediate.
- One user called D’Entremont a “traitor.”
- Another wrote, “Let him become the Liberals’ problem.”
This episode underscored the tensions within the Conservative ranks amid Carney’s notable fiscal proposals.
Author's summary: The crossing of the floor by MP Chris D’Entremont during Carney’s controversial budget release sparked swift condemnation from Conservative supporters, reflecting deep party divisions.