Why the fuck is this candidate for the leadership of the Liberal party using Trump’s Putin supplied right wing grievance political talking points?

To get elected. That’s her job. As much as I like it, the carbon tax is a third rail - saying she’ll ditch it is an effective way to get elected.

Canadians are worried about pocket book issues right now. Politicians are right to focus on those. Presumably they’ll stay the course on trans issues when they make it in (as much as they are now). But centering a campaign on that would be a recipe for family.