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Michael Taube: Doug Ford's daughter lets slip he may run for Conservative leader 'at some point'

Krista Haynes' podcast banter revives long-standing rumors of Ford jumping to federal Conservative leadership — if Poilievre falters

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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre overwhelmingly won his leadership review in January with 87.4 per cent support of the vote. He will be the party leader for the foreseeable future and into the next federal election.

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While most Conservatives are hopeful that Poilievre will become prime minister, there are contenders waiting in the wings if he’s unsuccessful. Ontario Premier Doug Ford may be one of them.

Michael Taube: Doug Ford's daughter lets slip he may run for Conservative leader 'at some point' Back to video

The cat was let out of the bag (sort of) by Ford’s daughter, Krista Haynes. This occurred during her recent appearance on the podcast Can’t Be Censored, hosted by Travis Dhanraj and Karman Wong. “Your grandmother once told us that one day, a Ford would be the Prime Minister,” Wong said to Haynes. “Which Ford is that going to be?” Haynes nervously laughed and said, “Next question!” Dhanraj interjected and said, “Is there anxiety around that? Do you think he’ll run?” Haynes said, “Pardon?,” and Dhanraj continued, “Do you think he’ll actually, like, run for Conservative leader at some........

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