Candidates will have to decide who they want on their side and who they want to attack. And how to get noticed in a crowded race
but the reality has been proving a bit more challenging. Having been out of politics for nearly a decade, he’s had to quickly adapt to the realities of being a politician in 2022.
Charest, of course, was joking about the money. Paradis was still a bit stunned. “He had never met me before, but he had seen me on TV and had remembered it. That completely caught me off guard,” she told the National Post.
“So our strategy has become very policy-focused, which as somebody who believes in policy, I greatly appreciate. And I think it’s also something our membership would appreciate because it really allows you to know what kind of leader Jean would be.”The Brampton Mayor has a reputation of being one of the strongest mobilizers in the conservative coalition, and he’s staying true to his word according to his team.
Brown is also greatly benefiting from having Alberta veteran MP Michelle Rempel Garner by his side, as she can open many new doors for him in Western Canada. But his “flip flopping” on the carbon tax, for instance, could prove to be a challenge for some pockets of the Conservative members, he said. Lewis made impressive scores in 2020 and almost made it to the final ballot, but insiders say that the competition was less fierce then. It remains to be seen whether or not she will be able to perform as well, especially in Saskatchewan, with Poilievre in the race this time.
“It’s creating opportunities for members to meet her in person for the first time, and for her supporters to invite friends and family members out to hear her message of hope, unity and compassion,” he said.Ontario MP Scott Aitchison labeled himself as the unity candidate in this divisive and sometimes muddy race, while also distinguishing himself on key issues.
“People liked Andrew Scheer because he was a nice guy. He was Stephen Harper with a smile, right? That was enough for a lot of members. Erin O’Toole was a nice guy who had great life experience, served in the military, was a lawyer, and thoughtful about policy,” said Paradis.Article content