John Ivison
Political Columnist, National Post
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- Ottawa, Canada
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RT @nationalpost: From @fullcomment: John Ivison: Stephen Harper still has time to win back voters from an unconvincing Justin... http://t…
Stephen Harper still has time to win back voters from an unconvincing Justin Trudeau
fullcomment.nationalpost.com — The wave of incredulity that has greeted the Prime Minister's version of events surrounding the Duffy affair suggests trouble ahead for Conservative hopes of re-election. Stephen Harper said he is sorry but that he didn't know his chief of staff wrote a cheque for $90,000 to cover Senator Mike Duffy's improperly claimed expenses.
@gmbutts Ignore the Nervous Nellies. Victory is assured. Return to your constituencies and prepare for government.
RT @nationalpost: From @fullcomment: John Ivison: Harper has now said he knew nothing of Duffy’s $90K. He’s probably telling the... http:/…
Harper has now said he knew nothing of Duffy’s $90K. He’s probably telling the truth
fullcomment.nationalpost.com — It was more mea than culpa but Stephen Harper finally expressed some contrition for the scandal that has engulfed his government. Speaking in Lima, Peru, Mr. Harper said Wednesday he is "very sorry this has occurred ... I'm sorry, I've been through the range of emotions, I'm frustrated and I'm extremely angry about it," he said.
RT @acoyne: But Trudeau is still terrible.
New statement from #Duffy says he welcomes the new Senate Internal Economy board review of his expenses.
Duffy statement says he is confident new Internal economy probe will confirm "my actions regarding expenses do not merit criticism."
Harper in Peru: "I'm very sorry this has occured." Now that wasn't so hard.
RT @mikelecouteur: Peru media now asking about the Senate scandal
Leitch says she's been "relatively" clear about Canada Jobs Grant ads. Really? No provinces have signed up. How can Canadians access grant?
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