They absolutely do it on purpose. As others have mentioned it throws a flag to the base they covet, and they know that base will ignore any apologies in mainstream media. They have a total disregard for the pulse of this country and seemingly have zero interest in appealing to anything center/left.
It's a short-term strategy that's still relatively safe in Alberta (although recent results show that's changing), but is suicide federally. Which is astoundingly stupid considering the guy you have to beat is Justin Trudeau.
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