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Political showdown
- November 5, 2009 7:55 PM |
- By Chris Rands
Evan Solomon, left, mediates a war of words between Senator Mike Duffy, centre screen, and New Democrat MP Peter Stoffer, right. (CBC)
A Maritime donnybrook erupted when Conservative Senator Mike Duffy faced off against New Democrat MP Peter Stoffer.
Stoffer released his own analysis Thursday of what he says the 27 Conservative senators appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper will cost Canadian taxpayers.
Senator Duffy took issue with Stoffer's analysis on Power & Politics.
To watch the fireworks, click here.
About the Author
- Chris Rands has been a member of the Parliamentary bureau since 2001. He started at Toronto's AM Radio giant CFRB before moving to CBC's National Radio News in 1996. Chris has worked in Toronto, Moncton, Sudbury, Regina, Washington and St John's. Every time Chris walks up to the Peace Tower, he wants to throw his hat in the air like Mary Tyler Moore.
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