Stephen Harper lends support to incumbent Tory MP facing a nomination battle
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper has endorsed a longtime member of Parliament who is facing a nomination battle in Alberta.
Calgary Conservative MP Rob Anders has posted comments on his nomination website that the Conservative party says come from the prime minister.
In it, Harper says he has come to count on Anders as a strong voice in the Tory caucus.
Anders faces a serious challenge from well-known former Alberta Progressive Conservative minister Ron Liepert for the federal Conservative nomination in the redrawn riding of Calgary Signal Hill.
It’s not known whether the prime minister will openly endorse any other candidates.
Anders is known for his strong social conservative views and has gained notoriety for his sometimes inflammatory statements.
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