PC Leader Ches Crosbie is pulling back on his post-election attack, and looks forward to rebuilding the PC Party while helping the Liberals provide good government, following their first caucus meeting this afternoon.
Crosbie says his remarks Thursday night, after the election, failed to express the achievements of the PC Party in an appropriate way, and congratulate the many candidates and volunteers for bringing the party this far.
Crosbie thanks his caucus, candidates and everyone else who helped in the election.
Crosbie says he looks forward to continuing the path of rebuilding the PC Party and working with the Liberal Gov to make the province a better place. @VOCMNEWS #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/HdZdodkt2q
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyVOCM) May 22, 2019
He says he was passionate about the need for change, and angry at the Liberal campaign of “false claims” aimed at creating fear. Crosbie says he called Premier Ball on Saturday with his congratulations and offer of cooperation.
Crosbie calls his reaction “unfortunate,” and says he should have been more gracious. He realized after the fact that he made a misstep, and made omissions. Others also brought it to his attention, and Crosbie says he regrets it and apologizes.
Crosbie says we’re all human and that he will return to his “statesman” self. Says he realizes he made a misstep, regrets it and apologizes. @VOCMNEWS #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/mITHxiAly5
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyVOCM) May 22, 2019
He says we are all only human, and that he intends to return to his normal “statesman-like” composure.
The PC Leader says the people of the province are not interested in an election any time soon, however they know minority governments tend to be unstable.
They do not want to bring down the government. Rather, he says it’s their intention to ensure the Liberals will gain the confidence of the House on matters of importance to the public, and that the business of the province is carried on.
Veteran MHA David Brazil confirms that the PC caucus still has full confidence in Leader Ches Crosbie and looks forward to moving forward and holding the Liberal government accountable. @VOCMNEWS #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/z1JpfoePG8
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyVOCM) May 22, 2019
Meanwhile, veteran PC MHA David Brazil says they still have the utmost confidence in their leader. He says they still wholeheartedly support Ches Crosbie, and they’ve had good discussions over the past few days.
Crosbie has been reaching out to caucus members and candidates who weren’t successful, holding discussions on how to move forward. He says they look forward to the House reopening and serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
