I'd been saying that she should take a crack at running as an indy...and yes, it could shift Liberal with or without her help, it would seem, unless previous rumours are true and Steve plans to run Dr Kellie Leitch in the riding. She is the head of orthopedic surgery at TO Sick Kids and Western Prof; she would be considered to be a "star" for the Harpercons
I'd dismiss the Dr. Kellie Leitch "star" factor. While she is a person of note, she is ultimately a carpetbagger, relatively new to the riding (and very new to their association). Much like John Tory got turfed in Kawartha I think you'll find localism/ruralism outpaces Conservatism in the voter base. The wild card is she may actually benefit from a split in the local vote between Andrea Matrosovs, the Liberal, and Helena if she goes independent (provided the national campaign goes well for Team Harper, that is).
I'd been saying that she should take a crack at running as an indy...and yes, it could shift Liberal with or without her help, it would seem, unless previous rumours are true and Steve plans to run Dr Kellie Leitch in the riding. She is the head of orthopedic surgery at TO Sick Kids and Western Prof; she would be considered to be a "star" for the Harpercons
ReplyDeleteI'd dismiss the Dr. Kellie Leitch "star" factor. While she is a person of note, she is ultimately a carpetbagger, relatively new to the riding (and very new to their association). Much like John Tory got turfed in Kawartha I think you'll find localism/ruralism outpaces Conservatism in the voter base. The wild card is she may actually benefit from a split in the local vote between Andrea Matrosovs, the Liberal, and Helena if she goes independent (provided the national campaign goes well for Team Harper, that is).
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