I’ve heard word tonight that those who are seeking to review John Tory’s leadership at the 2008 AGM, are setting the bar for that vote.
80% is the amount of support that that members of the ad hoc “yes” campaign have set for Tory for the vote at the February meeting.
UPDATE: Here is the Press Release
80 Minus One
December 12, 2007 – Windsor, On – Nick Kouvalis, owner of the DraftALeader.com website announced today the launch of a new campaign – 80 Minus One. The upcoming Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Leadership Review represents the will of the party. In order to effectively lead that party for the next four years and ultimately into the next election, John Tory must carry the vast majority of delegates at the convention.
Previous leadership races have set the bar high:
Ralph Klien: 55% – resigned
Joe Clark: 66.9% – leadership race
Dalton McGuinty: 81% – elected Premier
Stephen Harper: 84% – elected Prime Minister“John Tory was recently quoted in a CBC Windsor story as claiming to command the support of a “vast majority” of the party” said Kouvalis. “We agree. To effectively lead this party forward, a significant majority is required”
“John Tory is in Ottawa today campaigning for votes from Ontario MP’s, who are ex-officio delegates to our convention.” Kouvalis stated “We want to ensure that MPs know the grassroots of this party have a voice and opinion on this issue.”
Visit DraftALeader.com to view or download the “80 Minus One” campaign video.
For more information contact:
Nick Kouvalis, Campaign Chair
DraftALeader.com
519-791-9663
nick@draftaleader.com
UPDATE: Here’s the video referenced in the press release:
RELATED: My interview with Nick Kouvalis.
My interview with John Capobianco.