This is why the cpc always has to fight against rumors of a "hidden agenda" every fucking election. When you are dishonest to achieve a goal, it is obvious.
This is a function of being a conservative party in an overwhelmingly liberal country. It will always be this way. The liberal majority will always be suspicious of conservative governments because yes, the conservative party will have to cede more in their negotiations with voters than the Liberals will, meaning liberals know conservative governments deep down want something other than what's been agreed upon (muh "secret agenda"). It's just basic math.
The alternative is just digging in, being uncompromising, shrinking to minor/fringe party status as a result and living with endless Liberal/NDP rule. I'm sure you wouldn't prefer that.
This is a function of being a conservative party in an overwhelmingly liberal country. It will always be this way. The liberal majority will always be suspicious of conservative governments because yes, the conservative party will have to cede more in their negotiations with voters than the Liberals will, meaning liberals know conservative governments deep down want something other than what's been agreed upon (muh "secret agenda"). It's just basic math.
The alternative is just digging in, being uncompromising, shrinking to minor/fringe party status as a result and living with endless Liberal/NDP rule. I'm sure you wouldn't prefer that.
Yeah, that's largely what electoral politics is.
None. He has zero game. That's why we're losing.
It actually can be if you sell it properly. How do you think Trudeau got elected? By saying "I'm not Harper" basically.