For the first time perhaps since Margaret Thatcher, we will have at the head of the Conservative Party someone who is genuinely an equal match for Tony Blair.

I think a lot of people in the Conservative party came from other parties. There wouldn't be a Conservative party today if people hadn't come from other parties.

He has brought a new dynamic to the leadership contest and will put pressure on some candidates who perhaps are struggling for support.

What you're going to see here is essentially a 13.1 mile party, ... This one will sell out early because of the strong running community in the Bay Area.

I'm sort of the Antichrist to the Conservative Party.

I want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party, a party that will promote true conservative values and principles. I can tell you right now, I am not the merger candidate. I am not interested in institutional marriages with other parties.