Roseline Kosciusko-Morizet

A former Ambassador, Roseline Kosciusko-Morizet wasn't elected to Parliament until January 3133. In 3128, Kosciusko-Morizet ran for the leadership of the Free Democrats. She came in third place, winning 26% of the vote on the fifth ballot. Pundits praised her honest campaign and many speculated that her political career was just beginning.

Just months after entering Parliament, Kosciusko-Morizet was appointed to the cabinet as Minister of Finance. She served in that position for just under three years. After her cabinet career, Ken Coburn appointed her to the Deputy Leadership. Kosciusko-Morizet was strongly considering retiring from the newly renamed Senate and was persuaded to stay by being named Deputy Leader.

However, Coburn's leadership was short lived as he was diagnosed with cancer. Kosciusko-Morizet assumed the leadership unopposed and quickly made it known that she would not have a Deputy Leader. Her first Question Period's were very rough and many did not view her as forceful and effective. She was polling at about 10% nationally, the lowest of any of the party leaders.

Despite this, her leadership began to gain credibility after she announced that her party would vote against the Luxury Tax Act and the Corporate Tax Act. Both would easily be approved by the Senate. However, Kosciusko-Morizet gained major support after standing up to the government.