Weighing the pros and cons of the Conservative leader's retreat to Alberta
Anyone who does politics professionally knows that the voter is always right. They may be misinformed or misdirected, lashing out or confused, angry and wrong, but ultimately they are always right.
What this means is that it is wise to heed the message that voters deliver if you want to build for future success. Sometimes the message is written in large letters on the wall behind you, sometimes you need to really focus on the tea leaves to interpret what results might mean. Deciphering the signs is part of the game, and decisions are made on the most reasonable bet.
The Conservative Party is no-doubt reading the wall and the tea leaves to figure out their next move. And in their loose leaf tea guzzling and wall reading, they have decided that it is best if Pierre Poilievre sticks around as leader of the party.
Is it gamble that will pay off?
On one hand, when voters say very clearly that they find you to be loathsome, you have to take that seriously. Losing an election, in a riding that you’ve held for decades is a cry for change. It isn’t a close call or a candidate who was the victim of unfortunate circumstances here — Poilievre’s loss was people saying they don’t support his candidacy.
But do the wishes of the voters of the riding of Carleton match the wishes of the rest of Canada? (more...)
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