Liberal Opposition Leader Bill Graham sat down with the Globe and Mail yesterday for one of his first real interviews since being appointed by Paul Martin a week ago.
Bill Graham is a thoughtful, dedicated politician who has done great work in his different roles on behalf of the Canadian people.
However, Graham's recent posturings show a very politically defiant Graham who states "it's not our job to prop up the government - it's the other guys who created the Harper government"
Mr. Graham and the rest of the current Liberal insiders should remember that it's actually the Canadian public who created the Harper government - not the NDP or the Bloc.Graham goes on to talk about the Liberal's stand leading to a potential election.
For a party that needs a solid dose of self reflection, this external posturing about defeating the government and sticking to "our" points is not what Canadians are looking for.
While I strongly believe Stephen Harper's government will prove too "right" for most Canadians, Liberals should be doing all they can to promote stability - because that's what Canada needs and (even more importantly for the party's future ) its what Canadians want.
As Mr. Graham prepares to move into Stornoway he should remember the common sense approach that made him the sensible choice for interim leader.
Getting political now doesn't serve anyones interests.
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