‘My goal has always been policy change’: Green candidate throws support behind NDP counterpart
Posted October 16, 2019 2:12 pm.
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EDMONTON – The Green candidate for the Edmonton-Strathcona riding is withdrawing from the race, less than a week to go before voting day.
Michael Kalmanovitch is throwing his support behind NDP candidate, Heather McPherson. Recent polls put McPherson in a tight race with the Conservatives’ Sam Lilly.
“The Climate Crisis is too important for people and parties to play politics as usual,” said Kalmanovitch in a statement Wednesday, adding that it has become clear a Green win in the riding is unlikely.
“My goal has never been personal political power. My goal has always been policy change. That is why I am ending my campaign effective today, and calling on supporters to consider voting strategically for the candidate and party with the next best climate action plan. I believe that candidate is Heather McPherson of the NDP.”
Canadians will have their say on Oct. 21.