Tag: party switching
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Floor Crossing in Canada: Is a Crossed Floor Still Re-electable?
Introduction: The Quicksand of Floor Crossing Canadian history is dotted with MPs who switch allegiances mid-term. The moment a party defector steps onto a new banner, the reaction is swift: critics call them traitors, reformers claim they acted on principle, and voters wonder if the next election will crown them again. The phrase re-electable often…
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The Surprising Truth About Floor-Crossing in Canadian Politics: Re-Electability and Reputation
Canada’s Floor-Crossing Tradition: A Complex Reputation Canadian politics has long been marked by moments when MPs switch sides, walk away from one party and join another, or publicly redefine their political alignment. The reactions from voters have ranged from admiration to suspicion, from “traitor” to “principled,” and from “shameful” to “brave.” Yet one word tends…