Denís Auger - Robert Lapiá Jr Pact of 4132

At the Travailleurs Radicaux National Conference of 4132, Denís Auger was one short of a majority to take the contest. With his opponent three delegates short. The three delegates Robert Lapiá Jr picked up in the only place his name was on the ballot - Meroix were critical to both of their successes.

Incumbent Candidate Rodolphe Robillard was very ill and decided he would be stepping down as an AM next election however he would serve the rest of his term as a Minister under Lapiá. Rumours quickly started that Robillard would surely be stepping down as Deputy Speaker of TR.

Negotiating quickly started between Lapiá and the others. However, the deal that Auger proposed was very interesting for Lapiá.

If Auger won the Deputy Speaker ballot that would follow, Lapiá would be ensured a seat in the next election and given a chance to take a cabinet position if the TR were offered any.

Lapiá agreed and pledged his delegates for Auger; resulting in Denís Auger becoming the TR Candidate for Président!