Centrists Regroup and Rustad Weighs Future Under New B.C. Conservative Leader - The Northern View
Findlay must win a byelection to enter the legislature as former Conservatives weigh new caucus options after a contentious leadership race.
- Following her leadership victory, BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay must secure a legislative seat through a byelection. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad did not rule out stepping down from Nechako Lakes to clear a path for her.
- The new leader must reintegrate party factions after a contentious leadership race. Kelowna Mission MLA Gavin Dew said the caucus must summon the goodwill to prioritize the party and British Columbia.
- Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko, now an Independent, feels "politically homeless" under Findlay's extremely socially conservative leadership and is weighing formation of a fourth caucus with fellow Independent Amelia Boultbee.
- Premier David Eby criticized the new Conservative leader, tying her to U.S. President Donald Trump by calling her a "MAGA regional manager," while stating he would be "happy to have those conversations" with any legislator willing to work with his party.
- Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar sought to minimize reports of rifts within the Conservative caucus following his loss on the first ballot with 10.5 per cent of the vote, emphasizing that now is the time to "take a breath and refocus.
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Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Creston Valley Advance
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Grand Forks Gazette
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Northern Sentinel
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader - Parksville Qualicum News
As the dust settles on the B.C. Conservative leadership race, one of the first tasks for party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is to figure out how to secure a seat in the legislature for herself through a byelection. But she’ll need a seat to open up. On Tuesday, former party leader John Rustad didn’t rule out stepping down himself to clear a path for her in a safe riding. Rustad represents Nechako Lakes in Northern B.C., which he won handily, defea…
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