Results of two federal by-elections and a provincial election aren't encouraging for Trudeau
The pandemic has strengthened incumbents, at least in Canada. Except Trudeau. Maybe it’s because these are just by-elections, so voters can take risks, knowing that the shape of the entire national government is not at stake. But still — it’s not as encouraging for Trudeau as the daily media party love-in would suggest.
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The pandemic has strengthened incumbents, at least in Canada. Except Trudeau. Maybe it’s because these are just by-elections, so voters can take risks, knowing that the shape of the entire national government is not at stake. But still — it’s not as encouraging for Trudeau as the daily media party love-in would suggest.