Delorey: The Poilievre-Bernier Checkered Duel: Navigating Abortion Politics
Sometimes Canadian politics feel less like a sophisticated game of chess and more like a round of checkers played at a backyard family gathering. Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada , finds himself in the delicate situation of a checkers player on the losing side of a game against a particularly crafty grandparent. His aim is to hop over 20% of the votes in the upcoming Portage-Lisgar by-election.
In a return move, Poilievre’s local candidate has responded to Bernier's abortion ban proposition with a vow to halt the "Liberal culture of death." Cleverly, he deflects from the abortion issue and concentrates on assisted suicide, a nuanced move that could resonate with social conservatives without inciting the same divisive reaction often linked to abortion.
Moreover, the upcoming by-election becomes more than a contest for a single seat. It serves as a testing ground for the strength of the socially conservative base, assessing whether there's a sizable group feeling sidelined by the current political offerings. It is clear that the dynamics in play are far from ordinary by-elections.Simultaneously, Poilievre has shown a fascinating shift in his political strategy.
Similarly, Scheer's missteps had far-reaching consequences for his party in the general election. A much-anticipated "blue wave" in Quebec, which data suggested the Conservatives were well-positioned to harness for a substantial number of parliamentary seats, instead became a beachhead for the Bloc Quebecois. The blow was considerable; the potential Conservative seats evaporated due to Scheer's mismanagement of the abortion issue.
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