Commentary The worst trait among Conservative parties in Canada has to be their propensity to eat their own. If Conservative parties weren’t dedicating so much time to quelling strife within their own ranks, they could probably win more elections. Progressive leaders provincially and federally must smile when stories break about Conservative parties openly fighting among themselves. Conservative Party members are unforgiving when they lose elections. Former leader Andrew Scheer didn’t even last three months after the 2019 federal election before he was pressured into resigning. Scheer’s term as leader lasted a little over three years. Erin O’Toole is now fighting for his political life as party members demand a leadership review. Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters, who was among those calling for a review, was kicked out of the national caucus by O’Toole. The Senate Tories, however, kept her in their caucus. Winning elections doesn’t ensure stability for Conservative leaders either. …
Conservatives Need a New Formula for Leadership to Maintain Party Unity, Win Elections
November 21, 2021
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