Lorne Gunter questions why the MP O'Brien defection isn't a sign of bad leadership by PM Martin. In Question Period one of the Liberal defenses to bribes-for-votes is why do so many Conservatives want to leave their party? Let's tally it up.
Kicked out
Liberals: 1, MP Parrish, now sitting as an Independent
Conservatives: 1, sort-of, MP Grewal on stress-leave but vote is there if needed
Left
Liberals: 2, MP's Kilgour and O'Brien
Conservatives: MP Stronach
In such a razor thin minority who is doing a worse job of managing their caucus'...especially their back-benchers.
