ADAMS: Principle vs. Opportunism
Voters are tired. Not because democracy doesn't work, but because too many politicians treat it like a career ladder instead of a responsibility.
That brings me to Robert Rock.
This by-election, I'm urging you not to vote for Robert Rock, and here's why: his recent political journey tells a story that should concern anyone who values consistency, conviction, and trust.
Before presenting himself as a Trudeau Liberal, Rock attempted to run as a Poilievre Conservative. When that path closed, he didn't rethink his beliefs, he changed his label. From Poilievre to Trudeau, right to centre-left, without a meaningful public explanation of what changed or why.
That isn't political evolution.
That isn't principled disagreement.
That looks like opportunism.
In a healthy democracy, voters deserve to know what a candidate actually believes. Not just what they say this month, but what they stand for when the polling shifts, the party doors close, or the ambition hits resistance.
A person who is willing to switch political identities so easily is signaling something important: power comes first, principles come second.
You don’t have to agree with Pierre Poilievre to recognize that his worldview and Justin Trudeau’s are fundamentally different. They represent opposing approaches to governance, economics, and the role of the state. Sliding between those camps without a clear ideological reckoning should raise serious questions for voters.
This isn't about gatekeeping politics. People can change their minds. But when they do, they owe the public honesty. They owe voters a clear explanation. And they owe consistency going forward.
Absent that, voters are left guessing who will actually show up once elected.
And that's not a risk you should take.
A Better Alternative: Chris Borgia
If you're looking for a candidate who deserves serious consideration, Chris Borgia stands out as the best choice.
Chris has been consistent about his values and his priorities. You may not agree with him on everything—but you don't have to. What matters is that he has shown a willingness to stand on principle rather than chase whichever banner seems most convenient at the time.
In an era where politics is flooded with consultants, rebrands, and résumé-padding campaigns, consistency is not a weakness. It's a virtue.
Democracy works best when voters reward people who believe something—even when it costs them—rather than those who treat political parties as interchangeable vehicles for ambition.
This election is not just about left versus right. It's about trust versus convenience.
Don't reward opportunism.
Don't normalize political shape-shifting.
And don’t let ambition masquerade as leadership.
Vote for conviction.
Vote for consistency.
Vote for someone you can actually hold accountable.
That choice is Chris Borgia.
This piece is an archival work of the author, originally published elsewhere, and is presented here for historical record. The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of the Provincial Times. Read our Content Policy here.
