Tory Trails to you, until we meet again

This is the final post to Tory Trails. It’s now time to look forward to the next election.

Tory Trails to you, until we meet again

Notes on the results

So David Alward takes it comfortably, 2,269 votes to 1,760. “It wasn’t quite as close as I thought it would be,” said the vanquished Robert MacLeod, “but I congratulate David and I’ll be there to work with him and move the party ahead as usual.”

Notes on the results

Alward wins

Analysis and observations to come later.

Alward wins

By the numbers

Here are the turnout numbers for the various voting locations today:

By the numbers

Alward’s speech

Unlike MacLeod, who used a video as his introduction, Alward was introduced by two live, in-the-flesh party members.

Alward’s speech

MacLeod’s speech

MacLeod is finished speaking.

MacLeod’s speech

First impressions from the floor

And we’re underway.

First impressions from the floor

Suite talk

The convention is just getting underway. I did a quick spin through the hospitality suites last night, and while there was still no sign of rancour between the camps, there was an edginess that comes with the fact that it’s finally time for party members to cast their ballots.

Suite talk

One more five-point plan

Bernard Lord gave a good speech tonight. He’s generally effective, and sometimes far better, at a podium, though he can be pedantic and long-winded. Tonight he was neither.

One more five-point plan

Convention Game Plan

The convention is now upon us.

Convention Game Plan

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