After winning 10% of the votes for the Conservative Party of Quebec (PCQ) in the Marie-Victorin by-election, Anne Casabonne could change the region for the general election this fall. Discussions were underway for the actress to appear instead in Charlesbourg, in Quebec.
Radio-Canada was able to confirm the information from several sources, including the president of the local association of PCQ of Charlesbourg, Roberto Paré. We have fairly regular conversations on the subject with party executiveshe said.
Discussions have been going on for about a week, according to our information, but Anne Casabonne has not yet made her decision. The leader of PCQÉric Duhaime confirmed the existence of the discussions, but declined to comment further.
However, Anne Casabonne was in Quebec on Saturday afternoon, to take part in the symposium PCQ which will clarify the party’s positions on health.
” He is a serious potential candidate. “
On April 11, Anne Casabonne brought a surprise to Marie-Victorin by finishing fourth, ahead of the Liberal candidate.
The seat in Charlesbourg is currently owned by caquiste Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, who won 48% of the vote in the 2018 election.
Nakaparachute?
According to our information, Anne Casabonne’s possible candidacy in the Quebec region did not pass such a letter to the post office with all the militants.
The fact that he only introduced himself to the south coast of Montreal may give the impression that he parachuted to the Capitale-Nationale, creating anxiety among some conservatives.
The president of the Charlesbourg local association admitted that he had a preferences personally for a real nomination process rather than for a candidacy imposed by the party.
Roberto Paré affirms that his association needs to listen to the militants of the constituency to ensure that the right decision get.
” This is a concern we have. On the other hand, we know that Ms. Casabonne is a very hardworking person and generally loved by the public. “
Mr. Paré cited as an example the case of former journalist Jocelyne Cazin who ran for CAQ to Chauveau in 2018 when he came out, which caused a lot of criticism.
Mme Cazin, it hasn’t been a good showshe recalls, wishing to avoid such a situation affecting a possible candidacy of Anne Casabonne.
However, no other serious candidate is coming to wear the colors of PCQ in Charlesbourg at this time, according to Mr. Paré.
Source: Radio-Canada
