True to Al’s prediction, the Transportation Minister’s Toyota tryst brought down the government. The shaky foundation of our national minority government toppled. The opposition parties seized the opportunity to bring forward a motion of non-confidence the day after the video went public. The NDP brought the motion forward. Being so low in the polls andContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
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The Conservative? continues…
I rolled over to turn off the alarm feeling like somebody had hit me in the head with a baseball bat and stuffed my mouth full of cotton. Politics was proving not to be good for my health; two meetings, two hangovers. Then I realized it was Sunday and fumbled for my phone knowing that whoeverContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
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True to his word, Al called the next day to let us know he would take the job. Less than forty-eight hours later, we were back together. This time, our meeting was not in the boardroom of Dale’s law firm, but at the Celtic Corner, the Irish pub down the street. On the phone, AlContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
The Conservative? continues…
“Al, I am ready for this. I know what is expected. I have the knowledge, the interest, and the drive,” I said as simply and to the point as I could. “Okay. That’s good. Before I make up my mind, is there anything you want to tell me?” “Like what?” I queried nervously. “Anything youContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
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“Now that we are getting serious about this campaign we need you to keep a lid on this gay thing.” “You mean I have to close my Tinder account?” I asked. Dale gave me a look. “At least in Nova Scotia,” he said. “Not much of a stretch really. I haven’t been on a date inContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
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The speech done, I felt a huge rush of relief. Thank Tolstoy that is over! The crowd responded with loud applause. I guessed they were happy one of us could finish a speech. Being the last speaker, the chairman took the stage after me and explained the voting process. Surrounded by friends and family, IContinue reading “The Conservative? continues…”
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My introduction from the riding association vice president kicked things off nicely. She was warm, funny, and sincere. Buoyed by this sharp introduction, I launched into my speech with confidence and enthusiasm. “Thank you for the kind words Betty.” “Fellow residents of Dartmouth and Cole Harbour and guests, thank you for the opportunity to speak. Continue reading “The Conservative? con’t”
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John Bond was happy to speak first. He celebrated with an awkward high five to his friend that missed the mark. This reminded me of middle-aged guys playing golf celebrating a rare lucky shot. With a final fussing of my tie to make certain the knot’s dimple was exactly centred, I walked out, shook aContinue reading “The Conservative? continues”
The Conservative? continues
Dale had warned me about the circus outside the hospital, but I wasn’t ready for all the attention. When I was discharged the Doctor told me to take it easy, get some rest, and not do any heavy lifting. With a wry smile, she wished me good luck. Dale had volunteered to help me packContinue reading “The Conservative? continues”
The Conservative? continued.
Two days later I sat in a hospital bed hooked to an IV, my left side bandaged from the gun shot, and had perhaps the strangest conversation of my life. “No, No, absolutely not, I can’t do it,” I said “Oh, come on… you have to consider it. You’re perfect. The party needs a strong candidate with ties toContinue reading “The Conservative? continued.”
Troy Myers 