Would Mount Royal constituents support Anthony Housefather crossing the floor? [Video]

It’s a question on the minds of many in Montreal’s West End. What will Anthony Housefather do next?

The Liberal Mount Royal Member of Parliament is unsure of his future with the party after disagreements on the subject of Israel and Palestine.

There has been rampant speculation that Housefather will cross the floor to the Conservatives, but would his constituents support such a move?

The city of Côte Saint-Luc, Que., where Housefather was mayor for a decade, is in the heart of the Mount Royal riding.

Residents who spoke to Global News there hold him in high regard.

“I love him,” said Malka Magonet.

“He came to the synagogue, he spoke to us, we’re in,” said local resident Miriam Raboua.

However, they’re now wondering if he’s going to leave the party he’s been active in since he was a teen.

Housefather is Jewish and a fervent supporter of Israel. He said last week he felt isolated and would need to …