Ex-PM Brian Mulroney says daughter’s inexperience shouldn’t be held against her
AJAX, Ont. — While consistently dismissing critics who accuse her of cashing in on her family name, Caroline Mulroney has recruited her famous father to shore up support as she fights to seize the reins of Ontario’s Opposition.
Former Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney denied Monday that he was brought in to add clout to his daughter’s campaign as she falls behind in the polls with only days to go before the Progressive Conservatives choose a new leader.
The former politician said he has been stumping for his daughter for weeks at fundraisers and other events, and said her bid for the leadership has been gaining momentum.
“I’m here because I’m her father, that’s all,” he told reporters after a lunchtime event in Ajax, Ont., east of Toronto — one of three such events he is scheduled to speak at this week while his daughter campaigns in other parts of the province.