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10-15-2008

Controversy aside, Calgary MP makes it three in a row

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Calgary Centre Conservative MP Lee Richardson got re-elected, despite controversial remarks he made about immigrants during the campaign. (Stuart Gradon/Calgary Herald)

CALGARY - A controversy that attracted national attention didn't derail Lee Richardson's political aspirations as the Conservative party candidate cruised to a third straight federal election victory Tuesday.

Richardson handily won his re-election bid in the inner-city riding of Calgary Centre, brushing aside both his competitors and a brief uproar that followed comments he made linking immigrants and crime.

What was expected to be a quiet campaign for Richardson ended up generating a lot of noise after Richardson, 60, gave an interview with a weekly newspaper.

When asked about recent gun violence in Calgary, he blamed the problems on minorities -then later said his comments were misinterpreted.

The interview attracted calls from Liberal Leader Stephane Dion for Richardson to be fired, and forced Conservative Leader Stephen Harper to defend the incumbent.

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