James Cleverly's elimination shocked many as he failed to secure necessary votes despite what seemed like a safe position, leading to speculation of miscalculated votes among MPs. Some Conservative MPs may have thought Cleverly was already secure, allowing them to support other candidates, while others claimed the remaining campaigns were simply more effective in their persuasion at a critical moment.
The final candidates, Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick, represent a shift to the Right within the Conservative Party, which has disappointed centrist members looking for broader representation. Critics feel there is an absence of centrist candidates, leaving just those with distinctly Right-leaning perspectives to compete, and highlighting the lack of diversity in choices for party members.
Kemi Badenoch is perceived as a future star of the party, noted for her assertive articulation of Conservatism, yet her supporters acknowledge her potential vulnerabilities. They recognize that while she's a strong voice for her principles, she has moments that could lead to missteps or unexpected challenges during her campaign.
This upcoming phase of the election marks a transition to a broader electorate of tens of thousands of Conservative party members. Team Jenrick sees themselves as underdogs in this new contest, which reshapes their campaign strategy to appeal to a wider base, shifting focus from party MPs to grassroots members.
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