That’s U.S.-style, southern pork-barrel politics. And I don’t think Canadians support that.
Don Davies: “That’s U.S.-style, southern pork-barrel politics. And I don’t think Canadians support that.”
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Criticizing the motivations behind MPs crossing the floor.
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