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Originally Posted by Slava
I know you’re trying to make excuses for Poilievre, but the leaders don’t have time to campaign in their own ridings. That’s just part of the deal. The CPC had sent in workers because they knew they were in trouble there and Poilievre did campaign there. The reality is, the voters of the riding rejected him and elected a rookie Liberal instead. There’s nothing nefarious, it’s not because the voters in the riding weren’t aware of who Poilievre was or anything like that.
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Not making excuses per say, more so defending the fact that it wasn't a 25 point loss that cost the CPC the chance to form gov't. If NDP / Bloc stayed relevant, Trump doesn't Trump then the result is not the same.
I think Carney is more than keen to get Poilievre back in ASAP via the Battle River-Crowfoot bi-election since that in their minds likely enhances their chances at going for a majority in 2-ish years. Why would Poilievre/CPC popularity get any higher than 2024 peak and with the leader labeled a loser due to Carleton?
The one thing I'll give Poilievre, he did galvanize enthusiasm for the CPC I have never really seen before.
Perhaps Poilievre is truly humbled by the Carleton loss and getting back in via Battle River-Crowfoot and mistakes made before/during the campaign. Maybe just maybe it will be a refreshing new persona from him. No off-putting nicknames and slogans, just effective opposition and also voting with LPC when it is a good situation that benefits the energy sector (for example).
Time will tell, plenty of interesting storylines to be played out.