Mixed reactions to the newly elected Alberta PCs leader, Jason Kenney (VIDEO)

The Alberta Progressive Conservative government held their PC leadership convention over the weekend to vote in the party’s leader.

Candidates in the running were Byron Nelson, Richard Starke and Jason Kenney. With an impressive 75.4% of the vote coming in for Kenney, the Former MP and federal Conservative cabinet minister, is now the PC’s main man.

BREAKING: @jkenney wins #pcldr with overwhelming mandate: 75.4%. The work is just beginning. Time to #UniteAlberta #pcaa #wrp #ableg #abpoli pic.twitter.com/yu654YPRDU

— Unite Alberta (@UniteAlberta) March 18, 2017

Political big wigs are supporting Kenney, praising his dedication and passion to propel Alberta forward. Federal Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose’s full statement can be seen here.

Congratulations Jason! It’s wonderful to be here in Calgary with the Alberta PCs new leader, @jkenney. My statement: https://t.co/rmmzPkXfzI pic.twitter.com/0O6aAL5kIy

— Rona Ambrose (@RonaAmbrose) March 19, 2017

But not everyone is convinced.

Twitter has been the main playing ground for protestors, calling Kenney out for his previous stances against the LGBT community and women’s rights. In the video below, Kenney’s title is “Anti-Abortion Activist.”

Jason Kenney’s opposition to women’s rights is long-standing, passionate and core to his values. https://t.co/wKu9cXiT0K #ableg #pcaa

— Thomas A. Lukaszuk (@LukaszukAB) March 21, 2017

Last weekend the clocks sprung ahead by an hour in Alberta. This weekend the clock fell back a few decades in #pcaa. #ableg #pcldr

— Marc Power (@MarcPower) March 19, 2017

Scares me that Jason Kenney thinks the State should tell women what to do with their bodies/ what religious clothing to wear. #pcaa #pcldr

— Kyle Morrow (@kylemmorrow) March 19, 2017

And in some cases, the push back from Albertans has started a Twitter feud.

.@jkenney created a special refugee class for 🏳️‍🌈 facing persecution abroad. This guy takes 💰 from Popeye’s Chicken for promotion https://t.co/SZb9GU2tlh

— Blaise Boehmer (@boehmerB) March 21, 2017

Jason Kenney’s campaign manager attacking my business for asking for proof of LGTBQ support.
Also, Popeye’s uses only Alberta chickens. https://t.co/BZmZ36hg0Q

— Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) March 21, 2017