Not 'willing to risk' NDP government, 19 former MLAs endorse Kenney
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A group of former PC and Wildrose MLAs signed a letter of endorsement for Premier Jason Kenney Wednesday, primarily because they believe dumping him now will help the NDP win the next election.
A group of former PC and Wildrose MLAs signed a letter of endorsement for Premier Jason Kenney Wednesday, primarily because they believe dumping him now will help the NDP win the next election.
"Ask yourself what you're willing to risk in a leadership race. For us, nine lost months, a divisive internal campaign, and the real threat of an NDP government aren't worth it," the letter said.
Kenney shared the letter online and said he was "honoured" to have the support.
He faces a leadership review which starts on Saturday. The results of the mail-in vote are expected on May 18.
The letter starts by outlining the disadvantage the United Conservative Party would be at if members voted to replace Kenney. It also applauded him for keeping election promises, creating jobs and bringing in some of the fewest COVID-19 restrictions of any premier.
A provincial election is scheduled for May 29, 2023 and the MLAs predicted that a new UCP leader would likely not be chosen until mid-October.
"Party members, even those unhappy with Premier Kenney, should think long and hard about what that looks like," the MLAs wrote, pleading for unity.
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