Say this for Ontario’s Tories: they know how to dream up creative losing scenarios. And just days later, many Tories are convinced something even more spectacular and potentially damaging is taking shape. Hours later, the party executive announced party members would elect a permanent replacement, who would carry their flag into the June 7 election. Some believe those opposed to a leadership campaign will argue the financial irregularities mean they can’t spend what it would cost to hold a campaign. In his inaugural press conference he constantly referred to himself as “party leader,” never mentioning the I-word.

Source: National Post January 29, 2018 00:24 UTC