Poilievre’s media hatred is well-known, but his disdain for fellow MPs has recently come into greater public focus. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 30, 2024. Stephen Colbert belled the cat.…
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All the troubles Liberals are facing are self-inflicted
The result of last week’s byelection in Montreal proves there’s no such thing as a safe seat in politics. Liberal organizers also made a classic error: pushing aside viable local candidates for hand-picked head-office replacements. By…
Trump’s political effigy should read ‘Let them eat dog’
The debate moderator rebutted the pet-eating immigrants claim, but that didn’t faze Trump, who said he’d seen the carnivorous behaviour talked about on TV. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 16,…
Debate critical to Harris and Trump’s chances
If Kamala Harris can make the case for her economic plan, and if Donald Trump’s insults are caught on tape, she might continue her positive trajectory. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Little chance Liberals will see Harris-style poll bump
The boost in polling that Democrats have enjoyed since U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the race would not be shared by the Liberals if Justin Trudeau were to do the same. By Sheila…
Misogyny rears its ugly head in U.S. presidential race
If history is any indication, Kamala Harris will face an onslaught of attacks about her gender. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 26, 2024. OTTAWA–Former U.S. president Donald Trump was unusually…
If they get any traction, from who will the Canadian Future Party skim votes?
The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there’s a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy’s party can become more than just a one-man show. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Rodriguez’s potential departure would leave a huge gap in Liberal electoral machine in Quebec
Pablo Rodriquez has integrated beautifully into the Quebec political world, and is widely recognized as a great organizer in all regions. That would make his decision to leave even tougher for Prime Minister Trudeau as there…
Sports and politics don’t mix, but as for Céline Dion’s opening performance, wow!
Politics inevitably gets in the mix at the Olympics, and that’s a horror show for politicians asked to comment on their county’s performance and actions. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August…
Homecoming of the ‘Lucky Seven’ was something to behold
Like the survivors of the Linda May, descendants of the ‘Lucky Seven’ will keep their story alive. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 29, 2024. OTTAWA—The homecoming of the ‘Lucky Seven’…