The Calgary Stampede is back this year without Covid restrictions, but much of the attention this year will be on the federal Conservative party leadership race. All five remaining candidates are attending a local party barbecue Saturday evening.
Lori Williams, a political science professor at Calgary’s Mount Royal University said there’s some “star power” associated with the Stampede too.”Seeing someone they have viewed online or on television and they want to sort of see and connect, and that’s a great opportunity for politicians, because sometimes those connections can change hearts and minds.”
Interim leader Candice Bergen addressed the crowd at the Conservative barbecue, as well as leadership candidates Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, Leslyn Lewis, Scott Aitchison and Roman Baber, and Pierre Poilievre also attended.
Videos of the event curtsy of Andy Lee of the The Real Andy Lee Show
Charest has an impressive pro-Alberta agenda. pic.twitter.com/uvyml0iqb4
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022
Pierre Poilievre says it warms his heart to think of a family rolling up to their new home into the vacated headquarters of CBC. 😆 pic.twitter.com/uvGJQVZyVm
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022
Leslyn Lewis says “Media doesn’t know what to do with me, because I’m not a racist.” pic.twitter.com/YrL1FleRTm
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022
Candice Bergen states we as Conservatives have one goal only: to get rid of this tired, corrupt Liberal government. pic.twitter.com/Zff7vsuOyi
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022
Conservative Leader Candice Bergen notes no one will in media note the unprecedented amount of members signing up for the Party this year. pic.twitter.com/PFmsAwLwm0
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022
Roman Baber delivered a high-energy speech. pic.twitter.com/Yf7pfFp3mD
— Andy Lee – Special Rebel Rapporteur (@RealAndyLeeShow) July 10, 2022