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Poilievre vs. Bernier is about to begin: Stage is set for Canada's Right-wing Showdown
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| Contributor | Hikikomori Blitzkrieg! |
| Last Edited | Hikikomori Blitzkrieg! May 10, 2023 09:31am |
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| Author | Fred DeLorey |
| News Date | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 03:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | With Bernier's entrance into the race, the by-election will not only test the strength of the PPC but also the mettle of the Conservative Party in facing the man who has emerged as the figurehead of the populist wave. The outcome will serve as a powerful statement about the state of conservatism in Canada and the direction it may take in the coming years.
The electoral landscape of Portage-Lisgar has long been awash in blue, with Bergen once capturing a remarkable 76% of the vote. However, the emergence of the PPC, which garnered 22% in the last general election, has exposed a deepening fissure within the conservative bedrock of this rural constituency. As anti-mandate fervor provides fertile ground for Bernier's PPC, it remains uncertain whether Poilievre can mend the rift and restore unity within the Canadian right's ranks.
The by-election, therefore, represents more than a contest to fill a vacant seat; it serves as a litmus test for the future of conservatism in Canada. The stakes are high, as the outcome could determine whether the PPC is a force to be reckoned with or if Poilievre has successfully quelled the populist uprising within his camp. |
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