Elizabeth May Shut Out Of Leader's Debate, Cheeky Hashtag Takes Off

Elizabeth May didn’t get an invite from The Globe and Mail to participate in its federal leaders debate, but that formality didn’t stop her from jumping in anyway.

While Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair, and Justin Trudeau shouted over each other, accusing one another of playing politics in Calgary on Thursday, the Green Party leader turned to Twitter to hold a shadow debate.

Watch for my first tweet #GlobeDebate #glibandmale. Globe breaking records in a lot of ways. #GPC #elxn42
— Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay) September 18, 2015

The #GlibAndMale hashtag tucked inside May’s message later began trending on the West Coast after The Globe and Mail started its primetime political matchup.

It reminded viewers that May’s inclusion in August’s debate comparatively made this political sparring match a waste of time.

Wishing @ElizabethMay was on stage #glibandmale #GlobeDebate - missing the fact checking from the last debate.
— Nikki Gladstone (@nikkigladstone) September 18, 2015

There are too many Mr's in the #GlobeDebate. I miss @ElizabethMay #GlibandMale
— David J. Hayes (@mrdavidhayes) September 18, 2015

And others made another important observation.

Green issues are in the debate, so why isn't @ElizabethMay? #GlobeDebate #GlibandMale
— Gwenda (@bookgiirl) September 18, 2015

Reminder: it’s 2015.

#GlibAndMale is the most truthful statement we'll get tonight.
— Jannette Vusich (@JannetteVusich) September 18, 2015

A woman leads a federal party and was not invited to a leader’s debate 4.5 weeks before an election.

.@ElizabethMay, slaying debates even when she isn't on the stage. #GlibandMale #GlobeDebate https://t.co/BVy52LnQjD
— Jerie Shaw (@JerieShaw) September 18, 2015

Listening from Victoria, B.C., May called out Harper for claiming the Conservative government is “investing heavily in green technology.”

She responded with a fact check in a 22-second video.

Sorry, Mr. Harper. Fact check. #GlobeDebate pic.twitter.com/YaPNgdmtbn
— Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay) September 18, 2015

“Sorry Mr. Harper, fact check. Canada has not been investing and renewable energy,” said May. “We’re one of the only countries in the world that isn’t a member of the International Renewable Energy [Agency].”

“We need to diversify our energy mix. We need green energy.”

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