Endorsement could turn into an anchor around Pierre Poilievre’s neck when he asks non-Tory voters to give him a try.
in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. It was an unqualified vote of confidence for the candidate Harper insists has the best chance of defeating the Liberals and becoming the country’s next prime minister. And considering Harper’s lingering stature among many large- and small-c conservatives in the country, his nod could be the springboard that catapults Poilievre into the CPC’s top job in September.
Conservatives such as Don Plett, the party’s Senate leader sees the situation differently and says “so far is the biggest and most important endorsement” and gives Poilievre an “added boost.” Indeed, the senator believes it could “sway” party members who are “on the fence.” Part of that assessment may come from the respectful acknowledgement Harper helped create the Conservative Party of Canada in 2003, became its first leader and remains the only head of the CPC to be elected prime minister.
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