In June, Kathryn Pollack told members of the riding association when asked her views on abortion that she was pro-choice. Then in July she sent out an e-mail touting her "pro-life values". Recently she sent a video link where her position on abortion could be described as both pro-life and pro-choice. Three positions on abortion in six weeks.
Like every other person who has run for office I have my faults. But during my time in Stephen Harper's caucus no one ever accused me of being inconsistent. It didn't matter what the issue was: opposition to the gun registry, tax cuts, support for agriculture or my beliefs on criminal justice. I was always consistent and solidly conservative. Stephen Harper never expected all of his Members of Parliament to agree on all issues. But he, rightfully, demanded that we be principled and consistent on the positions that we took.
I understand Kathryn is very new to the Conservative Party (she bought her first membership in the Conservative party on March 30th of this year), but that is no excuse for not having clear positions on issues. Taking clear and public positions allows voters to make an honest appraisal of a candidate. I encourage everyone to check out my website bradtrost.ca and to research me to find out all the stands I have taken over the years. I have never been afraid to be consistent.
By Brad Trost; Submitted by Ron Hardy
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