Tories declare respect for Mulroney after party feud

[Spazito]

OTTAWA — The Conservatives on Wednesday attempted to smooth a rift within their ranks over former prime minister Brian Mulroney that emerged after a senior minister in the Stephen Harper government suggested Mulroney was no longer a member of the party.


The Conservatives emerged from a caucus meeting, the first attended by Harper since the feud began, to declare their respect and admiration for Mulroney.


"I have great respect for former prime minister Mulroney. I'm a big fan of free trade, and NAFTA was a tremendous accomplishment for our country and the people of Canada," Finance Minister Jim Flaherty told reporters.

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The Prime Minister's Office declined to comment Wednesday.

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LOL poor Stevie can't win for losing. He has to suck up to Mulroney and his minions because he cannot afford a split with his poll numbers dropping rapidly. This new-found love for Mulroney will not be well received by some of his base.

[daleo]

1. Reformers hated Mulroney

It was their one commendable quality, in my opinion. Kissing up to him must leave bitter ashes.

[Spazito]

2. Yep, the Reform Party was formed because Mulroney and the Progressive...

Conservative party was not "conservative" enough. There may be a lid on with regard to speaking out right now but I have no doubt there is a faction of the party who are very angry, behind closed doors, against Harper for caving in to Mulroney.