Conservative race still too close to call, say MPs, strategists, but Lewis’ breakout role one to watch

Though many acknowledge Leslyn Lewis has demonstrated her political chops, her candidacy is still seen as a long shot in a race that some say will be driven by electability in the next general election.
Derek Sloan, Leslyn Lewis, Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay are in contention to lead the Conservative Party in the next election.
The Conservative leadership race may be ending as it started—as a toss-up between two Conservative stalwarts—but the ongoing ethics probes into the government and a political rookie’s strong showing have helped energize what pundits had once dismissed as a lackl...

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