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The politics of anxiety

Pierre Poilievre doesn’t have to spend effort convincing voters they should feel anxious about the economy because they already do. All he must do is fan the flames of that discontent, and point the finger of blame at Justin Trudeau. Easy-peasy.

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BY GERRY NICHOLLS
February 22, 2024

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