<p>Poilievre’s landslide victory at his leadership review raises questions about the flurry of coverage about his political demise only months ago. Why was there such a disconnect?&nbsp;</p><br><p>With Carney riding high, and Poilievre’s likeability still a concern, Conservatives are betting on the long game (and hoping to avoid a spring election.)&nbsp;</p><br><p>Host: <a href="http://jesse@canadaland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Brown</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://thehub.ca/author/harrisonlowman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harrison Lowman</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further reading:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/poilievre-clears-leadership-review-with-87-support-following-a-rousing-campaign-style-speech/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poilievre clears leadership review with 87% support, following a rousing, campaign-style speech</a> - CTV News</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/im-a-former-senior-aide-to-stephen-harper-pierre-poilievre-is-dismantling-the-principled-trustworthy/article_7a2f717f-2e67-4e70-aa5b-5153c0cb980b.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build</a>&nbsp; - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/when-a-harper-conservative-goes-after-pierre-poilievre-you-know-theres-blood-in-the-water/article_927fbc57-9b7f-4c0a-a638-1fc504ca0204.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=user-share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When a Harper Conservative goes after Pierre Poilievre, you know there’s blood in the water</a>&nbsp; - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-pierre-poilievre-leadership-test-calgary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braid: Poilievre's team gets ready for epic leadership review fight in Calgary</a> - Calgary Herald&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-bad-blood-has-infected-poilievres-conservatives-and-liberals-are-loving-it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Ivison: Bad blood has infected Poilievre's Conservatives, and Liberals are loving it</a> - National Post</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/there-are-many-reasons-why-pierre-poilievre-doesnt-want-a-spring-election-theres-one-surprising/article_6f803b25-b5b9-4e7a-bca0-bb830364a08c.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">There are many reasons why Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want a spring election. There’s one surprising way he could buy more time</a> - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://calgaryherald.com/news/pierre-poilievre-more-trouble-federal-liberals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braid: New-look Pierre Poilievre could be a lot more trouble than the Liberals expect</a> - Calgary Herald</li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/parks-canada-heritage-site-replacement-passion-project-ai-9.7068611" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parks Canada planned to delete a heritage website — but one proud Canadian hit 'Save' | CBC News</a></li><li><a href="https://heritageguide.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heritage Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-frank-stronach-civil-claim-jane-boon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I’m suing Frank Stronach – and yes, I’m in it for the money - The Globe and Mail</a>&nbsp; ​​&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://douglas.ca/Canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Douglas</a>:&nbsp; Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. 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The Press Said Poilievre Was Finished. Were they Trying to Tank Him, or Just Very Wrong?

FEB 6, 202624 MIN
CANADALAND

The Press Said Poilievre Was Finished. Were they Trying to Tank Him, or Just Very Wrong?

FEB 6, 202624 MIN

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<p>Poilievre’s landslide victory at his leadership review raises questions about the flurry of coverage about his political demise only months ago. Why was there such a disconnect?&nbsp;</p><br><p>With Carney riding high, and Poilievre’s likeability still a concern, Conservatives are betting on the long game (and hoping to avoid a spring election.)&nbsp;</p><br><p>Host: <a href="http://[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Brown</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://thehub.ca/author/harrisonlowman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harrison Lowman</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further reading:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/poilievre-clears-leadership-review-with-87-support-following-a-rousing-campaign-style-speech/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poilievre clears leadership review with 87% support, following a rousing, campaign-style speech</a> - CTV News</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/im-a-former-senior-aide-to-stephen-harper-pierre-poilievre-is-dismantling-the-principled-trustworthy/article_7a2f717f-2e67-4e70-aa5b-5153c0cb980b.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build</a>&nbsp; - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/when-a-harper-conservative-goes-after-pierre-poilievre-you-know-theres-blood-in-the-water/article_927fbc57-9b7f-4c0a-a638-1fc504ca0204.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=user-share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When a Harper Conservative goes after Pierre Poilievre, you know there’s blood in the water</a>&nbsp; - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/braid-pierre-poilievre-leadership-test-calgary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braid: Poilievre's team gets ready for epic leadership review fight in Calgary</a> - Calgary Herald&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-bad-blood-has-infected-poilievres-conservatives-and-liberals-are-loving-it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Ivison: Bad blood has infected Poilievre's Conservatives, and Liberals are loving it</a> - National Post</li><li><a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/there-are-many-reasons-why-pierre-poilievre-doesnt-want-a-spring-election-theres-one-surprising/article_6f803b25-b5b9-4e7a-bca0-bb830364a08c.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">There are many reasons why Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want a spring election. There’s one surprising way he could buy more time</a> - Toronto Star</li><li><a href="https://calgaryherald.com/news/pierre-poilievre-more-trouble-federal-liberals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braid: New-look Pierre Poilievre could be a lot more trouble than the Liberals expect</a> - Calgary Herald</li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/parks-canada-heritage-site-replacement-passion-project-ai-9.7068611" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parks Canada planned to delete a heritage website — but one proud Canadian hit 'Save' | CBC News</a></li><li><a href="https://heritageguide.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heritage Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-frank-stronach-civil-claim-jane-boon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I’m suing Frank Stronach – and yes, I’m in it for the money - The Globe and Mail</a>&nbsp; ​​&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://douglas.ca/Canadaland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Douglas</a>:&nbsp; Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. The Free bundle now ALSO includes a down-alternative duvet and cover! 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You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at<a href="https://canadalandstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> our store</a>, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.&nbsp; </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>