Ontario Premier Doug Ford told Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre he would be too busy governing Ontario to help in the upcoming federal election campaign.
Canadian here - it’s unclear. Doug Ford is a slimey politician first and an everything else second… smöl PP is floundering in the polls, and had he taken the tactic of Ford (taking a strong stance against American aggression), it’s possible we could still be expecting a CPC majority government in the next election. I suspect this is Ford saying “You made your bed now sleep in it” and that he doesn’t want to tarnish his image standing by a clearly sinking ship - it may also be a setup for a national party run but I think Ford is aware that he’d struggle in such a campaign so that seems less likely.
Doesn’t seem super noteworthy. It does seem like yet another nail in smöl PP’s coffin, but nothing close to a party fracture or anything of the kind.
I don’t think it’s an issue of his image, but of what he can personally benefit from it. He sees a sinking ship, so he’s distancing himself from PP in the hopes of clinging to the other side in the hopes of getting some kickbacks.
Ford’s far more slimey than you’re giving him credit. It’s obvious when you consider that he widely advertised the 25% energy surcharge, then backed off of it quietly when the US gave him some compliments and offered him a seat to a talk without a single promise, and he went around claiming he “did something” despite nothing coming out of it, all being paid for by taxpayers.
The surcharge would’ve been an easy win that even those of us that hate him would’ve openly cheered him for, only for him to prove that even his spine is made of slime.
I don’t think it’s an issue of his image, but of what he can personally benefit from it. He sees a sinking ship, so he’s distancing himself from PP
completely agree. Ford is a populist cut from a different cloth than PP. He realized a lot quicker that Trump style conservative rule isn’t going to fly here yet (hopefully never). He’s also a lot more open to backing down when he realizes he read the room wrong instead of doubling down.
Ford’s far more slimey than you’re giving him credit. It’s obvious when you consider that he widely advertised the 25% energy surcharge, then backed off of it quietly when the US gave him some compliments and offered him a seat to a talk without a single promise, and he went around claiming he “did something” despite nothing coming out of it, all being paid for by taxpayers.
I will disagree with this however. Between Ford’s meeting with Carney and other Feds from when the surcharge was added till now it feels more like he was asked to get onboard with a new tact. I honestly think he was better at being the blowhard but I’m willing to let this cook for a bit and see where it goes.
I wasn’t aware he met anybody between announcing the surcharge and the call with that one American (forgot who it was). But if he did talk to Carney or someone else in the Fed, and that’s the reason why he backed off, then I’ll respect him a bit more. But it’s clear he wants to take full credit for it as part of his useless talks with the US, so he’ll never publicly announce it and Carney’s cabinet gains nothing to do so as well, so he’s lost the opportunity to actually strengthen his position with those that hate him.
Canadian here - it’s unclear. Doug Ford is a slimey politician first and an everything else second… smöl PP is floundering in the polls, and had he taken the tactic of Ford (taking a strong stance against American aggression), it’s possible we could still be expecting a CPC majority government in the next election. I suspect this is Ford saying “You made your bed now sleep in it” and that he doesn’t want to tarnish his image standing by a clearly sinking ship - it may also be a setup for a national party run but I think Ford is aware that he’d struggle in such a campaign so that seems less likely.
Doesn’t seem super noteworthy. It does seem like yet another nail in smöl PP’s coffin, but nothing close to a party fracture or anything of the kind.
FTFY
Bracket PP with ~ and you’ll have smöl PP
I don’t think it’s an issue of his image, but of what he can personally benefit from it. He sees a sinking ship, so he’s distancing himself from PP in the hopes of clinging to the other side in the hopes of getting some kickbacks.
Ford’s far more slimey than you’re giving him credit. It’s obvious when you consider that he widely advertised the 25% energy surcharge, then backed off of it quietly when the US gave him some compliments and offered him a seat to a talk without a single promise, and he went around claiming he “did something” despite nothing coming out of it, all being paid for by taxpayers.
The surcharge would’ve been an easy win that even those of us that hate him would’ve openly cheered him for, only for him to prove that even his spine is made of slime.
completely agree. Ford is a populist cut from a different cloth than PP. He realized a lot quicker that Trump style conservative rule isn’t going to fly here yet (hopefully never). He’s also a lot more open to backing down when he realizes he read the room wrong instead of doubling down.
I will disagree with this however. Between Ford’s meeting with Carney and other Feds from when the surcharge was added till now it feels more like he was asked to get onboard with a new tact. I honestly think he was better at being the blowhard but I’m willing to let this cook for a bit and see where it goes.
I wasn’t aware he met anybody between announcing the surcharge and the call with that one American (forgot who it was). But if he did talk to Carney or someone else in the Fed, and that’s the reason why he backed off, then I’ll respect him a bit more. But it’s clear he wants to take full credit for it as part of his useless talks with the US, so he’ll never publicly announce it and Carney’s cabinet gains nothing to do so as well, so he’s lost the opportunity to actually strengthen his position with those that hate him.