WATER COOLER
EXCLUSIVE, Posted December 5, 2003

POLITICAL INSIDER: Peter MacKay may have to run for the leadership of the new conservative party, even if he doesn't want to.

A Live political insider says Peter MacKay may announce his decision to run, or not to run within 5 days.

However, according to our source, the pressure to have a Tory candidate, especially the leader of the Tory party taking part in the race is paramount.

And.... according to our source, the Harper team badly WANTS MacKay to run. "It's crucial to have a race that will catch the attention of the national media".

Will the Harper team help finance a MacKay run?

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