Does Hon. Bev Run Reputational Risk As Part of Saldivar Slate?

And while Williams is surely ascendant - is she also tainted by her association to the man who led her slate, John Saldivar? He was forced to step down as leader and forced to resign as minister after it was revealed he did receive funds from Lev Dermen through Jacob Kingston.

Today, she said, she stands by John:

Williams added that she believes in Saldivar's abilities. She says he was tried & persecuted by the media and court of public opinion.