lol how would harper win at this

The claim isn't quite that Harper would necessarily win, just that Trudeau's advantage would shrink severely if Harper were CPC leader.

Max staying in Cons would've beneficial on both sides

Had he stayed, it's a good guess he'd have run in the 2020 leadership race and probably won, meaning he'd be party leader now instead of O'Toole.

But no. He had to rage quit over fucking milk, and now his supporters have no representation in parliament, we're stuck with O'Toole and there's a civil war going on among the right that will keep Trudeau in power forever. THAT is what we have to thank Bernier for.

lol how would harper win at this

The claim isn't quite that Harper would necessarily win, just that Trudeau's advantage would shrink severely if Harper were CPC leader.

Max staying in Cons would've beneficial on both sides

Had he stayed, it's a good guess he'd have run in the 2020 leadership race and probably won, meaning he'd be party leader now instead of O'Toole. And it's a pretty good guess

But no. He had to rage quit over fucking milk, and now his supporters have no representation in parliament, we're stuck with O'Toole and there's a civil war going on among the right that will keep Trudeau in power forever. THAT is what we have to thank Bernier for.