Right-wing Outlets React to Conservative Floor Crossing and Carney's Budget
This week, activist media has focused on key political shifts involving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government and its first budget, which may be its last depending on unfolding events.
Chris D’Entremont's Party Switch Sparks Controversy
Sheila Gunn Reid, a reporter for Rebel Media Alberta, highlighted the unexpected move of Chris D’Entremont, a three-term Nova Scotia MP, who left the Conservative backbenches for the Liberal side. Gunn Reid described this as a “political self-own” by D’Entremont.
“...D’Entremont 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.”
She noted that a Conservative spokesperson stated D’Entremont “technically resigned” before any official ousting. Gunn Reid summarized the situation:
“Either way, his brief moment of political indecision ended with the door hitting him on the way out.”
Public Response
The online reaction from Conservative supporters was harsh:
- One user labeled him a “traitor.”
- Another wrote, “Let him become the Liberals’ problem.”
Summary
Political realignment amid Carney's budget announcement stirred sharp backlash from Conservatives towards a prominent defector.
Author's note: This report reflects how a notable party defection intertwined with a critical budget has intensified partisan tensions.