The Republican convention scenario could not have been scripted better if it had been written in Hollywood. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 22, 2024. OTTAWA—What a difference a day makes.…
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Why politicians have a hard time retiring
Trudeau’s tenure is brief but he needs to weigh his legacy against the risk of losing it all. Quite a balancing act. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 15, 2024. Politics is…
Winds of political change blowing everywhere
Justin Trudeau believes his strong campaigning skills will kick into high gear when people finally have a chance to compare and contrast him with Pierre Poilievre, but Poilievre has a head of steam going which gets…
Trump’s poll numbers are actually increasing
Joe Biden is banking on the fact that Donald Trump’s daily one-liners will be overshadowed by the substance required to sustain a full debate. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 20,…
Trump uses politics of rage to fuel his return to power
Chances are the Canadian vexation quotient is nowhere near what we are witnessing south of the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is certainly hoping so. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August…
Poilievre paints a grim picture
For the moment, Pierre Poilievre does not need to offer any solutions. But simply playing the role of the grumpy old man will not likely attract new supporters to his effort. A winner is always…
Canadians may not enjoy a platinum celebration this month, but the monarchy is here to stay
The federal decision not to strike a medal was a lost political opportunity. In every riding in the country, there are individuals and organizations who would appreciate receiving recognition by way of a royal honour.…
Canadians should fear ‘pseudo-American’ populism
That is what we can expect if Pierre Poilievre wins the Conservative leadership, according to chief rival Jean Charest. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 30, 2022. OTTAWA—The Americanization of Canadian…
Why doesn’t Biden lead instead of appearing to play follow the European leader?
The world sees that Russia is engaged in war crimes. U.S. President Joe Biden continues to insist that at this point in time, the accusation cannot be made. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill…
As the world faces-off against Vladimir Putin, sanctions won’t be enough
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a bully. Bullies understand force. Economic sanctions will hit the Russian people with much more force than they will either Putin or his obscenely wealthy friends. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
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