Prime Minister Carney should run contested nominations in soon-to-be vacant ridings, or risk losing grassroots support
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s landslide leadership win in the leadership election could unravel quickly if he disappoints grassroots members by sidelining them in the candidate nomination process. He should also remember that once a leader loses the enthusiasm of the party base, winning it back is a major challenge.
At least three—and possibly as many as five—safe Liberal ridings are expected to open up in the coming months.
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