McNeil makes his acceptance speech Saturday, at the Dartmouth Sportplex, after winning on the second ballot.  McNeil is taking over from interim leader Michel Samson, who held the position after former leader Francis MacKenzie resigned after the dismal 2006 provincial election that left the liberal with only nine seats. MacKenzie had been leader of the party since 2004. 250px|During the campaign, McNeil and the other candidates met up with Dalhousie journalism student Gillian Cormier.
McNeil makes his acceptance speech Saturday, at the Dartmouth Sportplex, after winning on the second ballot. 250px|During the campaign, McNeil and the other candidates met up with Dalhousie journalism student Gillian Cormier. McNeil is taking over from interim leader Michel Samson, who held the position after former leader Francis MacKenzie resigned after the dismal 2006 provincial election that left the liberal with only nine seats. MacKenzie had been leader of the party since 2004. 
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250px|During the campaign, McNeil and the other candidates met up with Dalhousie journalism student Gillian Cormier.
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250px|During the campaign, McNeil and the other candidates met up with Dalhousie journalism student Gillian Cormier.