Rob Anders sorry after 'temporary Tory' mix-up

MP Rob Anders has apologized after he mistakenly identified a Liberal party member as a "temporary Tory" during a press conferenceThursday.

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"Following additional research, we have concluded that two individuals with the same name, Janice Kinch, produced a case of inadvertent mistaken identity," said a statement posted on Anders' campaign website Friday morning. "Our campaign has communicated with these individuals this morning and issued a formal apology to both."

On Thursday, Anders said he had a list of "temporary Tories" people he accusesof beingintent toblock his move to represent the federal Conservatives in the newly-created riding of Signal Hill.

Anderssaid Janice Kinch, who ran forthe federal Liberals in2011 as theircandidate for Calgary West, was registeredas a Conservative voter. In fact, it was anotherJaniceKinchwho isregistered as a federal Tory in the riding. That Kinch toldCBC News on Thursday thatAndershad not tried to contact her and said she is frustrated by the confusion.

Anders to continue naming'temporary Tories'

Andersnamed three people on the list Thursday and said he will continue to release more names until voting day April 12.

Greg Schmidt and Buzz Bishop, the other two people named,are still on thelist, saidAnders.

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Anders' campaign released the initials of what they call "another liberal turned temporary Tory" on Friday.

"CK is hardly a conservative," said a post on Anders' website. "They have donated over $350 to the Liberal Party of Canada."

The six-termbackbencheris running against former Alberta PC cabinet minister RonLiepertfor the Conservative nomination inSignal Hill.

It's not clear whether Anders' campaign attempted to verify the names before releasing them to the media.