Political opportunism, thy name is Leona Alleslev
KAMLOOPS — IF YOU LOOK UP the definition of political opportunism, don’t be surprised if the name Leona Alleslev comes up.
She’s the Liberal MP who — perhaps frustrated about her lack of advancement within the party — crossed the floor to join the Conservatives.
Nobody had ever heard of her before her floor-crossing stunt.
Grandly declaring that her oath is to country, not party, she blasted the Liberal government on its handling of the economy and foreign affairs. But Alleslev only recently reassured everyone of her loyalty to the federal Liberals and Justin Trudeau.