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Conservatives barely elected him leader in the first place. If he loses, they will be quick to demand a new leader.

The potential candidates knows this. Like Game of Thrones, every politician is plotting his or her next move to be the one true leader of all the kingdoms.

So, it is interesting to see who the front-runners are and how they behave over the next six months.

Doug Ford

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Could the implausible political comeback story of Ontario Premier Doug Ford become that more unbelievable by becoming prime minister? Ford is doing everything he can to put himself on the national stage. He is leading the attack on the carbon tax.

The media-savvy politician is everywhere, doing everything. However, Ford has an Achilles heel.

Ford is too combative. His popularity is taking a beating, especially in vote-rich Toronto.

From cutting Toronto City Council to sparring with the NDP, Ford needs to remember who is the premier and who isn’t. He won — he is premier — time to start acting the part.

Jason Kenney

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Jason Kenney has pulled off his minor miracles winning the leadership and then a majority government in Alberta. Kenney ran an active campaign and has experience in Ottawa. He would be a natural choice.

However, could it be too soon to be Conservative leader? Given Albertans frustration with the rest of Canada, they might forgive their premier if he left to become the next prime minister.

Erin O’Toole

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The affable Erin O’Toole almost pulled off a victory last leadership. He has a strong national presence. The former cabinet minister is also media savvy and has a strong organizational base. O’Toole would have a legit shot at winning