While I'm glad its down to 2, the only thing Willerton might have done was cause the party to become further marginalized. He isn't fit to be a candidate for MLA let alone the leader of the party. But hey, Google him and make up your own mind.
I suspect he succumbed to moral suasion from the WAP membership who convinced him his involvement would stunt the party's growth in the midst of their current success. I have no facts to back that up, of course. And I didn't hear his reasons, I'll check that out later. Regardless, having followed his politics over the years I would be surprised if his ego let him quit on his own.
So now its down to Dyrholm or Smith. And Dyrholm has Chandler directing his steps. Bleh. (Did I mention I can't stand Chandler... he is the largest long term liability affecting the party, though he might benefit them in the short term.)
Dyrholm would make a good MLA-- he's a small businessman with solid conservative views, which the party needs... and his religious views are fine, as long as there aren't too many just like him in the caucus... diversity is important.
At the same time, his Reform Party message is 15 plus years old. Though still applicable in some situations, he just rides it too hard in his platform.
Smith as leader will propel this party to a higher ground. Dyrholm as leader, with Chandler behind him, will bury it. Dyrholm on his own would do well without Chandler on a strategic level, though you can't deny Chandler has solid operational experience and knows how to GOTV.
All my humble opinion, of course.
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