Charest’s the adult version of a leadership candidate

Jean Charest knows how to organize, has riding level connections in Quebec, and can present to a wider Canadian audience in English and French better than any other hat tossed into the ring so far. The kid’s version is Pierre Poilievre.
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest, pictured May 8, 2018, already chosen a nice slogan for a party inured to losing: 'Built to win,' writes Michael Harris.

HALIFAX—Has the Conservative Party of Canada learned anything from three consecutive defeats at the hands of Justin Trudeau? That is the question.

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