An unrequited love affair between the NDP and MLA Richard Starke

Here’s a peek behind the scenes into the weird and wonderful machinations of backroom Alberta politics.
NDP cabinet ministers have been trying to woo Progressive Conservative MLA Richard Starke over to their side of the legislative assembly. Starke, however, has politely declined their governmental flowers and chocolates.
It’s actually a bit of a giggle when you hear Starke tell the story.
“I’ve been approached by two cabinet ministers asking me to consider joining the ND