Liberals abruptly drop Edmonton candidate amid rising controversy

In a surprising political development, the Liberal Party has removed an Edmonton candidate from the federal election race, confirming that the individual is no longer in contention. This abrupt decision, confirmed by prominent party figures, has sparked significant debate and speculation within party circles as it unfolds close to the polls, raising questions about internal vetting processes and strategy.

torontosun.com / Edmonton rapper-turned-Liberal candidate turfed for praising Hamas, Hezbollah

Rod Loyola was removed by the Liberals for his 2009 comments praising Palestinian terror groups

globalnews.ca / Mark Carney says Edmonton candidate is ‘no longer’ in the race

The Liberal Party has removed Rod Loyola, who was running in the Edmonton Gateway riding, adding to a growing list of nominees exiting the federal election race.

cbc.ca / Liberals drop Rod Loyola as Edmonton candidate with less than a month to go before polls open

The Liberals have dropped Rod Loyola as an Edmonton-area candidate in the federal election race, the latest dismissed from party ranks since the campaign began.

nationalpost.com / Liberals drop Edmonton candidate who praised Hamas, Hezbollah in video

Loyola said in the 2009 video taken at an anti-NATO protest that Hamas and Hezbollah, both listed terrorist organizations in Canada, should be lionized, not condemned

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