The key to the Conservative Party crown is not alliances.  It is not being a wing nut like the last gaggle of goons who destroyed the party.

This comment box is to short to list all the names under the leadership of Harper who were criminally charged, investigated, or under the gun by their own appointed watchdogs.

Governing takes integrity, and the previous government didn't even have the word in their vocabulary.

Any prospective leader of the party needs to take a strong, principled stand against internal party corruption and vow to toss anyone showing a lack of integrity and values.  Until that day, the CPC will remain in the doldrums.