Obama’s ‘pattern of influence’ on Trudeau

'When you skate next to Gretzky you probably try to be smooth in your stride,' says analyst Scott Reid.

Justin Trudeau looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a joint press conference at the North American Leaders' Summit in June. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY CHELSEA NASH

July 13, 2016

United States President Barack Obama may be more than just a bromigo to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, say observers, who point to signs that the elder American statesman appears to be having an influence on the political style of his northern counterpart. Mr. Obama...

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