Jack Pack # 9 - Got a spare million or two... (en francais)

Jack Pack #9

You too can have a seat at the NDP caucus table.

While an un-elected NDP Senator in caucus would be a violation of core NDP policy, it seems the CLC is a different story:

The woman who surprised the NDP

Ms. Crowder noted that Pierre Ducasse, Mr. Layton's unelected Quebec adviser, and the Canadian Labour Congress are allowed to attend caucus meetings. But Mr. Layton remains adamant that unelected Senators cannot, even though he says Ms. Dyck is a "wonderful individual" who could provide helpful advice.

"The Senate is not part of a democracy," he said. "Our caucus is for elected people."

Funny thing. Last election I distinctly remember NDP MP Brian Masse winning my riding of Windsor-West, not someone from the Canadian Labour Congress. In fact, I don't remember seeing the CLC anywhere on the ballot.

Is it possible that a union member's vote means more to the NDP than the average Canadian?

Where is the representation for other special interest groups?

I guess the Canadian Labour Congress must be the ULTIMATE SPECIAL interest group, representing the rest of us.