Guergis says allegations based on 'innuendo'

[CHIMO]

MP Helena Guergis says she intends to defend herself "to the fullest extent" against unspecified allegations that forced her to resign from Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cabinet "to ensure that the record is set straight."

"I'm sure you can appreciate it is very difficult to answer allegations based on innuendo from anonymous sources," she said.

"The ethics commissioner has already said she does not have any information to warrant an investigation and I'm still awaiting an answer from the RCMP," Guergis said. "Because this is now in the hands of the police I have retained legal counsel."

In a separate statement to The Canadian Press, Guergis said she was shocked by a media report suggesting Harper called the Mounties to investigate her on a drug-related matter.

http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/04/14/helena-guergis-responds.html
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | 11:22 AM ET

And at the moment I would agree that it is innuendo. Wouldn't have said that if Harper had asked her to step aside last fall.

[daleo]

1. She's getting lawyered up now

With the same lawyer that Jaffer used. I wonder who's footing the bill?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/guergis-retains-lawyer-who-negotiated-jaffers-plea-bargain/article1534305/

[ZeitgeistObserver]

2. You are.

As an MP I think she has the right to access a fund for this kind of thing.

[CHIMO]

3. I Don't

Think she will have a problem with that.

Guergis family dominant in Simcoe County politics
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/barrie/article/793689--guergis-family-dominant-in-simcoe-county-politics

Would doubt that the Cons will back her. Don't know what coverage she may access as an MP?