Can the NDP work with the Greens and the Liberals to Defeat Harper?
George Cromwell | March 2nd 2007 | 2 It is clear that in the November 27 London-Centre by-election, Elizabeth May drew votes from past supporters of all political parties, but especially from the NDP. With her as Leader, the Greens are increasingly likely to draw support from the NDP across the country. Through cooperation rather than competition, however, the prospects of both parties could be enhanced. An obvious first step toward cooperation would be for the NDP to give its support in the next general election to Elizabeth May’s own candidacy, rather than running a candidate to oppose her. She may choose to run in Cape Breton or possibly again in London North-Centre. It is the NDP, which, from its better-established, more powerful position, should graciously initiate such a proposal. I hope the Green Party would reciprocate by supporting an NDP candidate in another riding. This would be only a small first step toward the needed cooperation, however. It would be better still if the t
