I’m Feeling Left Out
October 24, 2008 · By Adam Dyck
With all of the brouhaha regarding the Liberal leadership convention this May, I’ve began to wonder why the Conservatives can’t ponder some of the same questions. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those people who expects Harper to resign in dismay at only winning a minority, in part because I never thought he planned on one.
Still, it could be fun, right?
The natural suggestion is Peter MacKay. He’s not from the West, he’s popular, he’s moderate, and seems pretty charismatic. I’d say he has a shot in any hypothetical leadership decision.
As sad as it is, Jason Kenney seems to be in a perpetual state of denial, which includes him thinking he can be Prime Minister someday. I’m afraid that’s not happening.
Due to Canada’s tradition of a strong federal Liberal party and a strong provincial Conservative party, I’d wager a guess that there is a great chance that a former Premier might take a run at the leadership. Not Klein, but someone.
Thoughts?
Bernard Lord is coming off a tough loss but he has the tools to do better in Quebec, which is the remaining stumbling block.