The BC Liberals say John Martin's defection from the Conservatives signals the beginning of the end for the right-wing split. The announcement was done by Liberal campaign manager Mike MacDonald and even Deputy Premier Rich Coleman made the trip to Chilliwack. MacDonald says the timing of the announcement, the day before the Conservatives' annual … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING: BC Conservative defects to BC Liberals
September 21, 2012 by
There has been a high-profile defection from the BC Conservatives to the BC Liberals. John Martin, who ran for the Conservatives in the Chilliwack-Hope byelection that was won by the NDP, has announced he wants the Liberal nomination in Chilliwack. He's a criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley, and says his decision is based on his … [Read more...]
