How crass

The federal Conservative party encourages supporters to express themselves on the radio, going so far as to offer prepared scripts and talking points. 

The Conservatives describe the practice as state-of-the-art politicking. A party spokesman said the practice offers enhanced transparency, and is used elsewhere in the world.

“This is part of campaigning in the Internet age. Party activists are increasingly becoming virtual volunteers,” Conservative spokesman Ryan Sparrow said.

Transparency my foot. How absolutely crass.