Former Staff Member Criticizes Floor-Crossing by MP Chris d'Entremont
Brian Hirtle expressed disappointment over Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entremont’s recent decision to join the Liberal Party, calling it a "self-serving" move.
Hirtle, who supported d'Entremont in all three of his federal election victories and served as president of the electoral district association before retiring six months ago, was surprised by the announcement.
“I woke up from a nap and the phone lit up everywhere. It was all over the news that he was considering it,” Hirtle said. “I was as shocked as anybody.”
He described the floor-crossing as a betrayal to the community that worked hard to get d’Entremont elected, emphasizing the collective effort involved.
“It’s a slap in the face to the residents,” he said. “It takes a village to get an MP elected. It takes a community of hard-working folks from Argyle to Long Point Road. It’s a team effort.”
Hirtle highlighted the pride the community once felt holding the sole Conservative seat in Nova Scotia and lamented d’Entremont for giving it away.
Though Hirtle and d'Entremont have been both colleagues and friends, he is uncertain how their relationship will change moving forward.
He also noted the disappointment felt by younger voters who supported d'Entremont for the first time in the last election.
“He feels very betrayed,” Hirtle said.
Author’s summary: A former staff member condemns MP Chris d'Entremont’s move to the Liberals as a betrayal to the voters and community that supported his Conservative election wins.
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