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In the wings: Jean Chretien, who won the heart of the party but lost the federal Liberal leadership to John Turner, may be the frontrunner to succeed him if public criticism persuades him to quit
In the wings: Jean Chretien, who won the heart of the party but lost the federal Liberal leadership to John Turner, may be the frontrunner to succeed him if public criticism persuades him to quit

In the wings: Jean Chretien, who won the heart of the party but lost the federal Liberal leadership to John Turner, may be the frontrunner to succeed him if public criticism persuades him to quit

Date10/30/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the wings: Jean Chretien, who won the heart of the party but lost the federal Liberal leadership to John Turner, may be the frontrunner to succeed him if public criticism persuades him to quit.
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I talked to Mr. Chretien last night. I don't want to speak on his behalf, but he did not order me to stop what we are doing. Quebec Liberal Jacques Corriveau, who is working to have John Turner replaced as federal Liberal leader by Jean Chretien.
I talked to Mr. Chretien last night. I don't want to speak on his behalf, but he did not order me to stop what we are doing. Quebec Liberal Jacques Corriveau, who is working to have John Turner replaced as federal Liberal leader by Jean Chretien.
3/27/1977
Party Parley: Former Ontario premier David Peterson, left, and federal Liberal leader Jean Chretien chat last night at $500-a-plate Liberal fundraiser that drew 1,800 to a downtown Toronto hotel
Party Parley: Former Ontario premier David Peterson, left, and federal Liberal leader Jean Chretien chat last night at $500-a-plate Liberal fundraiser that drew 1,800 to a downtown Toronto hotel
11/21/1990
So pleased to meech you. Jean Chretien greets Antonia Vetese, front, and Maria Baldussi at a Metro party yesterday, where the Liberal leadership candidate ralled against Meech Lake
So pleased to meech you. Jean Chretien greets Antonia Vetese, front, and Maria Baldussi at a Metro party yesterday, where the Liberal leadership candidate ralled against Meech Lake
5/2/1990
Chretien takes aim. Liberal leadership candidates Jean Chretien lines up a shot during a visit to a billiard hall on College St. yesterday. The former(...)
Chretien takes aim. Liberal leadership candidates Jean Chretien lines up a shot during a visit to a billiard hall on College St. yesterday. The former(...)
4/4/1990
Copps' challenge: Hamilton East MP Sheila Copps, now running third in the Liberal leadership race, entered the contest after Jean Chretien told her he had it sewn up
Copps' challenge: Hamilton East MP Sheila Copps, now running third in the Liberal leadership race, entered the contest after Jean Chretien told her he had it sewn up
3/30/1990
Jean Chretien: Liberal leadership hopeful wants a more independent policy
Jean Chretien: Liberal leadership hopeful wants a more independent policy
3/8/1990
Leadership bid: Supporters of Liberal hopefl Paul Martin deny he's already lost to Jean chretien
Leadership bid: Supporters of Liberal hopefl Paul Martin deny he's already lost to Jean chretien
3/8/1990
Industry minister Jean Chretien missed the point of the criticism of bribery and payoffs, reader says in letter
Industry minister Jean Chretien missed the point of the criticism of bribery and payoffs, reader says in letter
6/16/1976
John Turner: Heads of the party's provincial wings say their leader's job is safe
John Turner: Heads of the party's provincial wings say their leader's job is safe
5/9/1986
Checking it out: Liberal MP Jesse Flis (Parkdale High Park) looks on yesterday as party leader Jean Chretien sniffs Chinese cooking wine which residents say has become popular in the area
Checking it out: Liberal MP Jesse Flis (Parkdale High Park) looks on yesterday as party leader Jean Chretien sniffs Chinese cooking wine which residents say has become popular in the area
7/20/1992
Many Québecers see Liberal leader as a man of the past and may make him pay for opposing Meech but party strategists are counting on other factors
Many Québecers see Liberal leader as a man of the past and may make him pay for opposing Meech but party strategists are counting on other factors
2/11/1993
Who's next? The challengers to succeed Michael Cassidy, who has announced he will step down from the Ontario NDP leadership, are expected to include, (...)
Who's next? The challengers to succeed Michael Cassidy, who has announced he will step down from the Ontario NDP leadership, are expected to include, (...)
1/1/1978