Stephen Harper

Conservative Party Dept: Still, the mini-revolt was telling. It underscored the disunity of the united right. And it revealed, briefly, the fragility of the party the prime minister has so painstakingly constructed, according to The Star. To outsiders, it may seem a monolithic expression of Harper will. But it is not. It is a party of factions, bound together only by a common desire to attain and keep political power and On the face of it, Ottawa Conservative caucus rebellion fizzled like a damp squib. Backbenchers who were complaining about Stephen Harper iron grip Tuesday were singing his praises Wednesday . Largely forgotten until dissident Conservative MPs began to speak out against their leadership this week is that the Conservative party is a coalition. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.