MacKay leads poll by wide margin for PC leader

In the latest poll from Abacus Data, they asked people which of 7 possible candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada they think would make the best leader. (The survey was conducted prior to Kevin O’Leary mentioning his interest in possibly running for the leadership.)

Among those who say they would vote CPC today, Peter MacKay leads this field of 7. His support at 42% is well ahead of the other names we tested. Jason Kenney stand in second with 19% followed by Lisa Raitt and Tony Clement, both with 13%. Kellie Leitch, Max Bernier and Bernard Lord attract about 5% support each.

Businessman Kevin O’Leary, a former star of CBC-TV’s Dragon’s Den, has also been identified in recent polls as a potential frontrunner for the leadership. MacKay said it’s positive whenever anyone can generate public discussion of the party.

“I think, as others including (interim leader) Rona Ambrose have said, having a broad, open, inclusive contest is always good to reinvigorate a party. We not only need a big tent, we need a big stadium, a national draw and I think you’ll see that happen over time.”

- See more at: http://abacusdata.ca/conservative-leadership-mackay-raitt-kenney-clement...

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