‘Intellectual class’ Tory candidate Alexander could help Harperites shake ‘Sarah Palin’ image

Conservative support is on the rise in the GTA, but star candidate and former Afghan ambassador Chris Alexander still faces a fierce battle against incumbent Liberal MP Mark Holland.

Former Afghan ambassador Chris Alexander is a star candidate who will enhance the Conservative Party's foreign affairs credentials in the next election, but he faces a tough fight locally against Liberal MP Mark Holland, say politicos.

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