The Liberals screwed up, but let’s not overestimate the impact of pricey fundraisers

The real problem is that in an effort to differentiate themselves from their opponents, the Liberals promised to be purer than the driven snow—which generally turns out to be a snow job.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been criticized for meeting privately with donors who paid $1,500 each to attend.
OTTAWA—To date, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals have done a reasonable job of not sounding smug or looking self-interested. But with political fundraising back in the news and focused squarely on current Liberal Party of Canada practices, the vanilla veneer is getting smudge...

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