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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
I have been debating this a little myself. I think that the CPC is still a very much a moderate right. That said, a lot of their voter base is right wing (sometimes extremely) socially, and economically. Through public discourse ( ie facebook comment sections, pro cpc bumper stickers next to pro trump bumper stickers) that base represents the party very poorly.
The big change is context. Unarguably Canadian voters have become more socially progressive then they were. The who is right or left debate is always relative. In that sense the CPC has been left holding some right wing cards, that say 20 years ago would have been entirely centrist views.
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I think your first point is so bang on. Ranty angry people and media outlets like Rebel are defining their brand right now and killing their potential for growth.
Unless something changes this is going to be at least a 3 year minority and I'd bet Trudeau will step aside after 2 given the personal attacks and dwindling popularity. If the Liberals replace him with a fresh likeable face even if it's an empty suit the Cons are in tough unless they move to the centre.