CPC Leadership

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O’Toole is the only real choice. He’s former military, has law experience and most importantly hasn’t flip flopped on guns ‘unlike MacKay’.
 
Derek Sloan or Erin O’Toole personally are both strong candidates. I favor Derek Sloan but fear hes got something in the closet. The strongest option is by far Leslyn Lewis but she just wont dedicate herself to the cause so shes out.
 
Iceman18 said:
O’Toole is the only real choice. He’s former military, has law experience and most importantly hasn’t flip flopped on guns ‘unlike MacKay’.
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Even if he gets control of the CPC, he'll never get control of Canada.

Another term of Trudeau, till the CPC can come up with a winner.
 
Iceman18 said:
O’Toole is the only real choice. He’s former military, has law experience and most importantly hasn’t flip flopped on guns ‘unlike MacKay’.
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I agree on MacKay but his recent statement is very clear.

MacKay isn't stupid. I'm sure he sees how big our grassroots movement is becoming. This isn't another 1994 scenario. We are organized, linked nationally via the internet, and well-funded. The next CPC leader will have to accommodate the gun lobby.
 
sailor723 said:
The way to get that majority is by appealing to the 6-8% of voters who are not part of the 32% of the electorate who are the CPC base but who are potential CPC voters........and the party does not do that by moving right on social issues. People vote for their own self interest and that is a strong economy. To quote Bill Clinton circa 1992...."It's the economy stupid"
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This is all true ... there are a lot of fence sitters out there and a lot of people hate Trudeau that are not even conservatives. Someone just has to be a credible alternative that doesn’t disgust the average person. The problem is that many of the people that can reach into the middle are not very supportive of gun owners.

I think O’Toole seems like the best at hand.
 
mr.fatstacks said:
Re: the MacKay email. Where was he last week? Why did it take a week to figure out that this ban is BS? I fee like a true leader would’ve stood behind us immediately, as Dr Lewis did.

As it stands right now, Lewis is getting my vote. I think she’s the only one of the candidates who can win an election, and I trust her to back the firearms community, at least on overturning this ban.
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This is what I Think
 
From my inbox

Andrew Keyes City of Markham Councillor Supports Leslyn Lewis

From the 905 area code
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Dr. Leslyn Lewis represents an exciting new opportunity for the Conservative Party of Canada at a time when public sentiment towards our elected leaders is increasingly cynical.

Leslyn brings not only intelligence and real-world experience, she expresses her views directly and without apology.

I am confident that a CPC Party lead by Dr. Lewis will be both representative of our diverse membership, and also practical – ensuring a Conservative victory in the next election.

I am happy to support her, and I encourage all Canadians to do the same.

You can do that by signing up or renewing your membership within the Conservative party today so you can vote.

Sincerely,
Andrew Keyes
City of Markham Councillor
 
From the other day

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP
Niagara West
----------------------------------Supports her

I am very pleased to be joining the thousands of Canadians who are supporting Leslyn Lewis for the leadership of the Conservative Party.

Leslyn has the courage, compassion, and common sense it takes to lead this great country into a brighter future.

She speaks from the heart about how her family, faith, and hard work motivate her to fight for a stronger Canada - for everyone. From her childhood as a proud new Canadian, to her distinguished academic contributions, and her success as a business owner, Leslyn’s experiences resonate with Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

Leslyn has always worked for the good of Canadian families, workers, job creators, seniors, and our most vulnerable, and I’m convinced that is exactly what she will do going forward. She’s in it for Main Street Canada, not Bay Street Canada.

I know Leslyn has what it takes to grow the Conservative Party, take on Justin Trudeau, win, and build up a Canada that is strong, united, and free!

Join me in supporting a leader you can get behind. Buy a membership for yourself, and sign up all your friends and family 14+!

I would also like to invite you to join me on a special Zoom call with Leslyn next Monday, May 11 at 7:00PM EST where she will answer your questions and address the issues facing families here in Ontario. Please click here to RSVP and reserve your spot for this special meeting.

Sincerely,

Sam Oosterhoff, MPP
Niagara West
 
pindar said:
As Canadian communities face an increase in violent crimes, the Trudeau Liberals are reverting to their failed playbook of demonizing law-abiding firearms owners.

Canadians from large urban centers to remote and rural communities are fed up with Trudeau’s inaction and want to see meaningful steps taken to keep their families safe. Justin Trudeau will penalize law-abiding and responsible firearms owners as a cover for his own inaction. I will not.

I want to address Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement, which will have significant ramifications for Canada's law-abiding firearms community.

To be clear - I will undo the changes made by Order in Council and repeal Bill C-71.

Recently, Trudeau implemented provisions of Bill C-71, passed by the previous Liberal government with the support of the NDP. This bill included a firearm ban that includes many common firearms owned and safely used by Canadian hunters, sports shooters and collectors.

While the bill penalizes Canadians who already go to great lengths to follow the law, the new measures do nothing to address problems caused by those who possess guns illegally or who smuggle them across the border.

As you know, Canada has a licensing system that includes an intensive screening process, rigorous training, and daily background checks. Canadian firearms owners are diligent about following the rules because safety is hardwired into the culture of lawful firearms ownership in this country.

I have always stood with our lawful Canadian firearms community who along with all Canadians, share a commitment to public safety. As a senior minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I proudly supported the repeal of the ineffective and expensive long-gun registry in 2011.

I will stand once again, this time as Prime Minister, to bring forward legislation to repeal Bill C-71 and replace it with a law that targets violent crime that is prevalent in rural communities and urban centres, illegal guns, organized crime and smugglers. This is what will make Canadians safer.

Canadians are searching for solutions, not Liberal talking points that make headlines.

So, here are just a few of the steps a MacKay Conservative government will take to tackle serious violent crime and make our streets safer for everybody:

Immediately introduce measures to crack down on illegal firearms.
Provide for mandatory minimum penalties for possession and end the revolving door for repeat offenders.
Take the $600 million the Trudeau government proposes to spend on a wasteful gun buyback program and invest that money with frontline policing and Canada Border Services to go after the illegal guns that pose a real threat to Canadians.
Take decisive action to combat organized crime, which operates in cities, and more recently rural communities across Canada.
Toughen measures to deter and catch smuggling by seizing vehicles at the border where illegal guns are found.
I will always stand with the lawful firearms community in Canada and all Canadians to fight the real criminals who put our communities at risk.



Sincerely,

Hon. Peter MacKay



P.S. There are only 6 days left to become a member so you can vote in to select the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Click here to become a member, and don’t forget to sign up your friends and family!
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Peter is more centerist than the other candidates, which, along with his experience makes him most likely to beat Trudeau. If you think just a few more slip ups will change the minds of Trudeau's cult like followers, just look at the last election! SNC Lavalin, black face/ body, etc and he still came out with a minority. Sheer was not centre rigt enough to gathe the votes we need to win! MacKay has a plan and it include our firearms community, he will not dance around and scream it from the roof tops because that would alienate some needed votes, once in he will repeal the OIC if it is still a thing, and c71. he has actually said a complete overhaul of the gun regs. ( which is needed) that would straighten out a lot of the dumbfokery that is in the regs now. I truly do not believe any other candidate has a chance at getting it done! If a candidate is not ok with pro choice and lgbtq,,, etc. Then they will lose, Trudeau's team will rip them a new one.
 
auracle said:
Love it
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Reality will swoop down and prove you will get neither, scary part is, this is why we will not win, that and I just saw on CTV an interview with a member of the white rose party,,, split the vote again, Trudeau is rubbing his hands together as he sees a 3 term and the complete destruction of Canada, we will be a globalist country! We cannot have everything, pick what is most important to you and stick to it! A conservative majority is my goal.
 
I believe the the small window of winning we have is clear, anyone else will be the same as exhanging 4 quarters for a loonie.
 
Maybe the OP could make a poll on this thread with a list of the candidates to see where we're all at? Help us come to a conclusion and go unanimous... Just a thought.
 
I do agree, we all have to come together and pick a leader who can potentially win. My own opinion - I don’t think Peter MacKay, just because he was for a gun ban previously.

Erin O’Toole is quite comfortable in front of the camera. He’s a vet who understands firearms.

Dr. Leslyn Lewis - has her PHD and is a lawyer, she too said she would repeal gun ban. Originally from Jamaica and the First Lady to ever get on Conservatives. Liberals won’t be able to touch her with a 20ft pole.

I understand “ Peter MacKay “ is quite a popular name. But it’ll be down between O’Toole and Lewis. Ontario and Alberta will need to come together and vote for either or.

That will be our own real shot at winning. Just my 2 cents.
 
Greene89 said:
Ontario and Alberta will need to come together and vote for either or.

That will be our own real shot at winning. Just my 2 cents.
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anyone blue will do "OK" in the west. Some better than others obviously... but the math is rigged so it doesn't matter how well you do there.
You could get a 100% voter turn out in MB,SK,AB,BC with 100% of those as a Con vote, but still end up with JT as the leader

If you want to actually win, Who has the best chance if picking up incremental seats east of MB?
 
Jmcc said:
anyone blue will do "OK" in the west. Some better than others obviously... but the math is rigged so it doesn't matter how well you do there.
You could get a 100% voter turn out in MB,SK,AB,BC with 100% of those as a Con vote, but still end up with JT as the leader

If you want to actually win, Who has the best chance if picking up incremental seats east of MB?
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Yep. It’s really all about who can win 70-80 seats in Ontario
 
One good thing 'bout Canadian federal elections, is that you can go to bed once the Toronto votes are counted. 'Cause that's all she wrote, by then.
 
I think Lewis is strategically the correct choice, because I'm not sure O'Toole could scoop any swing voters, even though I like his platform more. Also, I would love to see Lewis make a blackface comment to Trudeau on national tv.
 
GoldPrime said:
I think Lewis is strategically the correct choice, because I'm not sure O'Toole could scoop any swing voters, even though I like his platform more. Also, I would love to see Lewis make a blackface comment to Trudeau on national tv.
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Agreed. Plus being a woman and black could swing ALLOT of female voters just based on those two things. The LGBT would be on board as well from a equality standpoint alone.
 
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