[Daradon]

So here's a question. If the CPC were to put a new leader in before the next federal election (I could see Harper resigning anyway, as he's been PM for a while.) would that put anyone back in support of the party? Obviously I know the partisan crowd is going to vote conservative anyway, there's not much that changes the mind of people like that, and that goes for any party of course, not trying to pick on conservative voters. But for the rest of you, do you see this a problem that stops with Harper, or has it soured you to the CPC for a while?

Often when there has been bad leadership voters will sour on the party as a whole (like they did with the Liberals in the late 90's, and the now defunct PC's after Mulrony) and not just the leader. Not saying this is a bad thing, I think recycling governments is a decent way to keep them somewhat accountable. But I am wondering if the CPC might be able to keep a strong showing by bouncing the leader.

I would guess no, I remember how badly the original federal PC's got spanked after Mulrony left. So bad they lost official party status and it took them a whole decade to even get into the debate again. And then the Liberals as well after Chretien handed the keys to Martin. So I'm guessing a change in leadership won't help much.

But I am curious to see what you guys think and feel about it.

Me personally, my gripes go a bit further than just the PM. I was pro CPC for the vote but quickly got angry after finding out about the whole robocall scandal. Which I believe happened shortly after the vote. And of course is popping back up again with more information coming out on it this week. That's the kinda thing that happens in second world democracies and banana republics, (and the southern states, haha) it shouldn't happen in a responsible democracy. It was unforgivable in my eye, it's exactly the thing that erodes democracy and is the sort of thing voters should get upset about as it directly infringes on their rights within a democracy.

The anti-science especially anti-climate science angle is a big sticking point for me too.

But for people who these things don't bug too much, and I know there's a lot of them out there, is this Senate scandal the big one for you guys? Or does it wash away if Kenney or McKay is in charge next election?