Yukon strategic voter says party politics are sometimes a luxury

Strategic votingis one of the main narratives to emerge across the country during this federal election, and the 'ABC' vote Anybody but the Conservatives has adherents in the Yukon.

"I don't see the NDP getting elected in the Yukon riding, personally, so why split the vote," saysHaines Junction residentRichard Anderson.

He's been the NDP riding association president for the Kluane region for several years but for this election, Anderson is jumping ship.

"The one thing that worries me really badly is the NDP and the Liberals splitting the vote and [Conservative]Ryan Leefwalking in the middle," says Anderson.

"So I've been advising my friends, my ex-comrades, a lot of 'ex' now, to vote for Larry [Bagnell]."

Anderson says the reason he's voting for Liberal candidate Larry Bagnellis his strong desire to see Harper defeated.

"Some people are supportive and to other people, I'm a traitor,"he says.

"Let's be practical. Party politics sometimes you've got toput 'em in your back pocket for a while."

The federal election is Oct. 19.