Among Conservative rivals, Andrew Scheer’s leadership deathwatch is already underway

As his first anniversary as party leader approaches, Scheer still awaits the test that all rookie opposition leaders face, Chantal Hébert writes.
Maxime Bernier, left, pictured with Andrew Scheer in May 2017 at the leadership convention in Toronto. Mr. Scheer's leadership still awaits the test of a general election, writes Chantal Hébert.
Next month, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will celebrate the first anniversary of his successful bid to succeed Stephen Harper in the probable knowledge that some of his former rivals—as well as other ambitious Conservatives—are holding a bit of a deathwatch on his leadership. As unpleasant...

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