Spank me!
Public Eye Online calls it a 'carrot and stick' scenario, but it's almost closer to a damage deposit akin to renting an apartment. The Conservative Party's "behave or else you'll lose your deposit" approach to candidates is curious.... but I suppose when you have members of a party linking Iraqi insurgent killings to abortion* [the list of examples could go on and on] any measure to keep mouthpieces under wraps in a highly volatile political environment is perhaps wise.According to the party’s nomination rules and procedures - which were distributed to riding associations this past June - candidates must make out a $1,000 cheque payable to the Conservative Fund Canada to "serve as a Good Conduct Bond." Those who follow those rules and procedures will get their cheque back. But it’s tough luck for those who don't. And the news is even worse for candidates who win less than 10 percent of the vote at a nomination meeting. They have to relinquish their $1,000 "Non-Frivolous Bond." Which means troublemakers who want to run for the Conservatives for shits and giggles are going to be out $2,000. Ouch!
*MP Gallant compares abortion to Iraq beheading [CTV]
Labels: Canada, Conservative Party, election
posted by Carla @ 2:23 PM
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