Supporters urge Tory MP Lisa Raitt to make a run for Conservative leadership

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | June 6th 2016

Conservative MP Lisa Raitt in the House of Commons on June 6, 2016. Photo by The Canadian Press.

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A campaign is underway to convince longtime Conservative MP Lisa Raitt to run for the federal party leadership.

It’s the latest grassroots effort by the party’s membership to shape the ever−evolving race to replace Stephen Harper.

The Draft Lisa Raitt campaign calls itself a coalition of students, business people and public servants who want to show Raitt she has broad public support.

Raitt is among several members of the Conservative caucus who are considering mounting a bid for the leadership.

Three are already registered: Kellie Leitch, Maxime Bernier and Michael Chong.

The Tories are scheduled to elect their next leader in May 2017.

June 6th 2016

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