```Lemieux is viewed as a prominent social conservative; he is one of the most vocal opponents of abortion and same-sex marriage among the newly elected Conservatives.``  I edited this line because while Lemieux could be described as a social conservative he is neither prominent nor vocal when it comes to social conservatism.  He didn't campaign on abortion only mentioned his opposition to it when reporters brought it up.   Furthermore, revisiting same-sex marriage was was a very minor aspect of his campaign; however, it was was a national policy of the party and not just his own view.  The two themes he campaigned on were support for farmers and accountability in government.   For these reasons I would not consider him a ``vocal social conservative:.  Secondly, he is not yet ``prominent``.  He was a relative unknown before his nomination and although he is an MP, he is only one of 308 and as a first term MP is likely to remain a little-known backbencher for quite a while.  - Anon., Feb. 2, 2006`