Michelle Rempel ponders Conservative leadership run in series of late-night tweets

MP Michelle Rempel took to Twitter to express her thoughts on taking part in the Conservative leadership race. Here is a collection of her tweets and social media reaction.

'I'm a 35-year-old chick. We're not supposed to do these sorts of things': Rempel says in 1 of several tweets

The Canadian Press Posted: Oct 22, 2015 12:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 23, 2015

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel took to Twitter in the middle of the night to air her thoughts about running for Conservative leadership. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)

Michelle Rempel, the outgoing minister of state for Western economic diversification,caused quite a stir on Twitter last night whenshe aired her thoughts about the leadership of the Conservative Party in the wake of itspoor showing in Monday'sfederal election.

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The Calgary MP, who will be returning to the House of Commons after winning her seat in Monday's election,asked the Twitterverse to reflect on the role of young women in politics:"Are you ready for someone like me ...I mean, I'm too brash, impetuous and abrasive, right?"

Her series of tweets started off simply.

Choices.
—@MichelleRempel

Just not ready is no longer an argument. Times have changed.
—@MichelleRempel

Almost immediately, Twitter users began to take notice.

Michelle Rempel's late-night leadership soliloquy is building to a crescendo. Tune in: https://t.co/pzccZjv2nO
—@kainagata

Michelle Rempel appears to be announcing her run for Leader of the Oppositionin middle of the night on Twitter. https://t.co/AuUvIM8KQE
—@ottguy

As the conversation continued, Rempel became more frank in her tweets.

All your DMs with DO IT aren't helping. I'm a 35 year old chick. We're not supposed to do these sorts of things, you know.
—@MichelleRempel

I mean, I'm too brash, impetuous and abrasive, right?
—@MichelleRempel

Maybe I should take a little time - good things come to those who wait. I'm a bit too aggressive. Maybe the base won't understand me.
—@MichelleRempel

Maybe I need to prove myself a little more.
—@MichelleRempel

Rempel, forget those 43 CBC panels, and the 15 years of successful campaigns you've managed for the Party. Or the money you've raised.
—@MichelleRempel

Right? That's how it works.
—@MichelleRempel

Even though you were born Michelle Marie Godin in French Manitoba, your French is slightly shitty. That rules you out. Not your time.
—@MichelleRempel

Pay your dues, rub some of green off of you.
—@MichelleRempel

Nevermind that your pre political CV is pretty okay, by any standard.
—@MichelleRempel

You rub some of our caucus the wrong way.
—@MichelleRempel

Just....bide your time.
—@MichelleRempel

As party, we have some pretty incredible people who move the ball forward on the field. Now is the time to recognize all of them...
—@MichelleRempel

...and set any preconceived notions aside.
—@MichelleRempel

My party can reflect all of Canada.
—@MichelleRempel

Hell, it already does.
—@MichelleRempel

She's a bit too authentic.
—@MichelleRempel

She's....she's....shes...
—@MichelleRempel

She's......not perfect.
—@MichelleRempel

Re-elected MP Michelle Rempel on the Conservative campaign

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Michelle Rempel ponders Conservative leadership run in series of late-night tweets

'I'm a 35-year-old chick. We're not supposed to do these sorts of things': Rempel says in 1 of several tweets

Re-elected MP Michelle Rempel on the Conservative campaign

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