Was never even in play. For one, he keeps a firm grip on power inside the CPC and they make it pretty clear that anyone who goes against him will be attacked brutally and publicly for doing so. Then, on the voter side, if you choose your voters, the voters will choose you. The way they set up the leadership vote ensured those voting would be his base.
He and Jenni Byrne captured the party and keep a tight grip on it. Even though Byrne has formally been distanced, she’s not.
Was never even in play. For one, he keeps a firm grip on power inside the CPC and they make it pretty clear that anyone who goes against him will be attacked brutally and publicly for doing so. Then, on the voter side, if you choose your voters, the voters will choose you. The way they set up the leadership vote ensured those voting would be his base.
He and Jenni Byrne captured the party and keep a tight grip on it. Even though Byrne has formally been distanced, she’s not.