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Aligning with protesters like catching a ‘tiger by the tail,’ it could backfire on Conservatives, say politicos

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre should be careful about his support for the Freedom Convoy as he might gain traction amongst Conservatives nationally, but might alienate people in his own riding, says pollster Nik Nanos.

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February 21, 2022

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Alberta Premier Smith and Trump are ‘major distractions’ in Poilievre’s quest to become prime minister, say political insiders

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

By talking about a two-tier health-care system, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ‘opened a healed wound' for Conservatives, says pollster Greg Lyle. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's U.S. presidential candidacy will open up problems for Pierre Poilievre because Trump's 'detested' by most Canadians, but many Conservative MPs support Trump, says Jake Enwright.