Paul Davis disagrees with Danny Williams's ABC comments
Premier says voters should make up their own minds about who they support in federal election
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Paul Davis doesn't share former premier Danny Williams's views when it comes to voting for the federal Conservative Party.
Williams recently renewed his call for people in the province to vote anything but Conservative on Oct 19.
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On Wednesday, Paul Davis told reporters it would be safer for Newfoundland and Labrador to hedge its bets.
"I believe that there is benefit in Newfoundland and Labrador having a representative from each party in Parliament," he said.
"We don't know which party may lead government, but I believe there is a benefit for us to have representation from Newfoundland and Labrador at the cabinet table and at the caucus table."
"If that means each party gets someone elected, then that's fine too."
Davis said while he respects the opinion of former premier Williams, all people in the province should have the right to vote for Harper if they so wish.
"I'm personally challenged to support Mr. Harper, because of our own background and our own history," he said.
"We have people supporting us who are supporting the federal Conservatives and we have people supporting us who are supporting federal NDP and people who are supporting the federal Liberals. I respect their right to make those decisions."
Williams launched the initial Anything But Conservative (ABC) campaign when he was premier prior to the 2008 federal election.
He said Harper reneged on an equalization promise he made during the 2006 federal election campaign, a move that ultimately cost the province billions in federal transfers.