The fact that the New Brunswick premier from 1970 to 1987 was gay was an open secret while he was alive, but it was only discussed openly after his death. But, in having that discussion, are we forgetting that he remains, to this day, the province's longest serving premier? That said, his electoral record while he was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party is as controversial as he was. Both the 1970 and 1974 general election were "wrong winner" elections. In 1970, with 1,598 fewer votes than the Liberals province-wide, his party won a 3-seat majority in the assembly. In 1974, with 2,068 fewer votes, his party won a 4-seat majority. With 301 more votes than the Liberals in 1978, his party won a 2-seat majority. Only his 1982 victory was decisive, and one could say that it was as decisive as his defeat in 1987, when every single member elected to the assembly was a Liberal!
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