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Originally Posted by rubecube
I don't think he's given nearly as much ammo as you think he has, and I also think you're seriously underestimating the likability factor in politics. The Conservatives have done more than enough to tarnish their brand outside of Alberta.
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He's given some pretty good ammo on multiple occasions especially in French Language interviews.
While Harper is not perfect, he's probably one of the best political operators that this country has seen on a similar level with Chretien.
The likeability only goes so far, and I don't know if its going to carry him through the pressure. We've already seen Trudeau throw a hissy fit when the Sun didn't treat him like a crown fit, and love them or hate them, Trudeau has to show an even keel and good leadership in the face of enormous pressure.
I think its going to be a very interesting two years of Canadian Politics and I can only say its about time.
We said the same thing about Iggy, he's more likeable and more charismatic then Harper and certainly had a very good resume, and it didn't matter.
The X-factor here is Mulcair who is not going to cooperate with Trudeau's desire to at least move back into the official opposition house, and the NDP this time is even better funded and positioned then under the last election.