Playing the celebrity game in politics
Jagmeet Singh’s 'proposal' photo-op gimmick, generated more positive coverage for him than anything else he’s done since becoming NDP leader. Hence, don’t be surprised if the NDP continues to promote Singh as a celebrity and don’t be surprised if we see more Trudeau town hall meetings.
OAKVILLE, ONT.—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh recently invited reporters to witness and record his wedding proposal to Gurkiran Kaur.
Sounds like a cute—even romantic—little media stunt, right?
Well, don’t say that to CBC journalist Aaron Wherry, who thinks Singh is taking the wrong path.
As he...
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