Ex-leader dismisses claims of racism in Greens, attacks Annamie Paul

Former Green Party leader Jim Harris dismissed Annamie Paul's comments that racism within the party played a roll in her defeat.


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[jamesangus]

The interviewer is not interviewing to get the view of the person being interviewed. He is taking sides and attacking the person he is talking to. How is that conducting an interview?

[rogersamson]

Shocked that a Green Party leader would demand such control over the party. Even Stephen Harper wouldn't have the gaul to ask for that kind of a deal. The money is one thing its the extreme control that is so bizarre.

[Dak]

This is an embarrassing interview for Evan. He is acting so disingenuously as a 'journalist'.

[zincable]

Evan Solomon has certainly won worst journalistic performance of the year award. Is he completely shameless and apparently not very bright.

[angryanglocanadian]

Evan Solomon is one of the most disgraceful journalists in Canada at the moment. Just embarrassing

[AriesKJJ]

Annamie Paul is great at pointing fingers. She's not in the green party to fight for the environment she's in it to get a quarter million dollars. Despite the hostile interviewer this interview explained a lot.

[kenisme]

Apparently to her, criticism = racism…

[SaviorMachine]

"Are you suggesting that Annamie Paul is alleging that racism and sexism against her aren't true and that she's using that disingenuously as cover for her own failure!?!?!"

What a clown news station and reporter acting surprised.

[markanthony]

I am so disappointed by useless Evan Solomon...he's gone berserk just like Wendy Mesley.

[susanfraser]

Evan doesn't listen well. That's a basic skill required in journalism. Hm.

[joanr]

Here’s Evan, close to tears of frustration because he just can’t get Harris to say what he wants him to say, no matter how hard he tries.

[terencegraham]

Evan Solomon should know that Toronto center was a pipe dream 4 her
.she ran there because it was never about the party..
Just about her.. green party is better off without the drama

[kelseywalker]

This Evan guy is a joke of a journalist

[mustang]

Thanks for exposing to the public what is already well known amongst GPC members. This is not about racism, antisemitism, or sexism. AP's departure can't be soon enough.

[Shodjaeddin]

I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing! This is journalism? Is Evan Solomon turning crazy? Or was he always like that? Bravo, Jim Harris for keeping it cool and on the topic! I would go crazy if I was in your shoes.

[margretacarr]

"Politics Host dismisses facts of Green leader Paul's abuse of position" might be a more accurate title.

[johngilmour]

I feel the Complainant should have to show evidence of such a charge!

[adolphusweimann]

Imagine not being able to critique a politician because of the color of your skin.

DISGUSTING

[maryrochefortt]

No one liked her ATTITUDE..she seemed to have a very large chip on her shoulder

[mr.wonderful]

I'm glad the green party lost hard. Leaders that point fingers needs to be put down.