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Kenney dismisses need for big number to stay on as party leader

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS, May 17, 2022 1:47 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he doesn't need an overwhelming vote of support in his leadership review to stay on as United Conservative party leader.

Kenney says the leadership vote is unique because the pool of voters has been diluted by thousands of angry, fly-by-night party members bent on destabilizing his government.

Members have mailed in ballots voting on whether they believe Kenney has done a good enough job to stay on as leader.

Normally leaders stay on if they have two-thirds or three-quarters support, or even more. Kenney has said he'll stay even if he gets one vote more than 50 per cent.

Results are to be announced Wednesday.

Kenney made the comment in Washington D-C, where he is set to speak to a Senate committee about North American energy.

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