With toxic, partisan mudslinging on both sides of the House, MPs are ‘unleashing a force’ they ‘may not be able to control,’ politicos warn

Politicians need to respect their profession the way medical and legal community does, or it will debase the entire system, says Donald Savoie. 'You could win power and destroy your profession. You need to be very careful.'

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BY ABBAS RANA
June 12, 2023

News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 12, 2023

Abbas Rana is the assistant deputy editor at The Hill Times. He reports on parliamentary caucuses, nomination contests, party leadership campaigns, Prime Minister’s Office, and cabinet. Rana loves to chat with sources on the record or on a not-for-attribution basis, especially when they have verifiable story tips that could be followed as news stories. Born and raised in Pakistan, Rana speaks Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. See all stories BY ABBAS RANA

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