Opinion

Opinion: The Conservatives’ Perception problem cost them

Rather than speaking to Scheer’s family’s struggles in his early years, he spent the bulk of the campaign either deflecting on same-sex marriage and abortion or attacking Trudeau’s record. The mudslinging brought out the worst of our representatives and polarized the general electorate further.

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Who’s going to replace Scheer?

In the aftermath of Scheer’s, Conservative members will revert to campaign mode to select a new leader.

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Has the “big blue tent” party become too big?

Scheer’s opponents cite several factors for the general queasiness. Some blame his leadership style, which funnelled downward to his lacklustre campaign. Others note his views on abortion and absence from Pride Parades as concerning. Further to the east, it was his lack of appeal amongst Quebec voters.

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