The Laval University Rouge et Or wanted to dissociate itself from the leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec, Éric Duhaime, following his press conference held yesterday where he proudly wore a jersey from the sports organization.
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The Conservative leader launched his health and sports plan on the grounds of the TELUS stadium at Laval University. He was also accompanied by former Rouge et Or player Arnaud Gascon-Nadon, who acts as coordinator for the selection of candidates for Mr. Duhaime’s campaign. The latter also wore a Rouge et Or jersey.
A few hours following the press briefing, the sports team responded with a tweet. “The Rouge et Or works in university sport and not in politics”, was it written in particular.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: The #rougetor work in college sports, not politics. As in every election campaign, we do not support any party, whatever it may be. However, we encourage everyone, whether in politics or not, to wear our colors! pic.twitter.com/U5DdvcjAS5
— Rouge et Or (@rougeetor) August 22, 2022
“I support the Rouge et Or, but I never said that the Rouge et Or supported me. I have always been a fan, I was even in the stands when Arnaud was on the pitch. We asked the Rouge et Or to hold the event here, we were authorized to hold our press briefing here, but there is no support in any form, ”said Éric Duhaime.