Even though this makes practical sense, it is fun watching how far the Tories are moving from the days of Reform and the grassroots will of the people:

The federal Conservatives have moved to restrict two-time losers from seeking further nominations as party candidates. Tories who have run unsuccessfully in the past two elections will have to seek special dispensation from the Conservative national council before running again as the party's nominee in their riding. The new rules, instituted as the party sets its sight on a majority government, were designed to prevent some riding associations from protecting perennial candidates who have little or no chance of winning. The Conservatives have long boasted about their democratic nomination system. So it was with chagrin that some previous candidates who have made two failed electoral bids reacted to the news that they will have to get the council's permission to take a third kick at the can.