Then London-Fanshawe could be now (h/t NealeNews). Well, I guess that depends on the views of the Liberal candidate wrt same-sex marriage. Because it appears that outgoing MP Pat O'Brien will actively campaign against such a Liberal.
..."This issue's not over in the minds of millions of Canadians," O'Brien said.
"Are we worried about reviving a debate that was divisive? I want to change the verb, to 'remains' divisive."
The Liberal government passed Bill C-38 redefining marriage this year, following court rulings that the traditional definition was unconstitutional.
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper says that if elected, he would allow a free vote on whether to overturn the new law.
Critics note that to change the law, the federal government would need to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause for the first time ever.
The group will not actively campaign for any one party - but the Conservatives will clearly get a lion's share of their support.
"This is very rigidly a non-partisan campaign," said O'Brien, who now sits as an Independent MP and is not running for re-election.
"But I can't help but take a moment and commend the leader of the Opposition - Mr. Harper - for indicating his openness to having a true free vote."
It is not clear if the Conservatives want to fight this battle, but things certainly got a little more interesting. For more Ontario seats in play check out my post here.
