{
  "id": 11555762,
  "title": "Khan should’ve taken high road: Goertzen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/khan-shouldve-taken-high-road-goertzen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T23:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/10/02/khan-shouldve-taken-high-road-goertzen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelvin Goertzen, a veteran Progressive Conservative, advised Obby Khan not to follow his controversial exit from the party. Khan, who championed Khan's leadership bid, reportedly dissed his Tory teammates before stepping down as PC leader. Goertzen, who served in various political roles, including interim leader, interim cabinet member, and briefly as the 23rd premier of Manitoba, told Khan to hold his head high, wish people well, and walk out the front door instead of his current approach. Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's chief of staff, David McLaughlin, suggested Khan's resignation was the wrong way to go, stating that his behavior shows why he struggled as leader. Goertzen pointed out that political parties go through peaks and valleys, comparing the fortunes of the PC and NDP parties. He believes the party needs to go back to basics, listen to the community, and start persuading Manitobans.",
  "summary": "The veteran Progressive Conservative who championed Obby Khan’s leadership bid says the former Blue Bomber dropped the ball by dissing his Tory teammates before he stepped down. “I wouldn’t recommend […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}