So campaign 2019, the ‘Low Blows Election’ has begun

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Recently, a widely viewed news clip showed the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, rebuffing Justin Trudeau’s proffered handshake at the G20. But when the full clip of the incident was played, a very different impression emerged. Mr. Bolsonaro was approached by another leader just as Mr. Trudeau offered his handshake. After dealing with the other man, the Brazilian president turned back to Mr. Trudeau and they shared a hearty handshake. Screen capture image courtesy Global News

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

July 15, 2019

HALIFAX—So campaign 2019, the “Low Blows Election” has begun. Recently, a widely viewed news clip showed the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, rebuffing Justin Trudeau’s proffered handshake at the G20. The image made the PM look like a friendless kid trying to make nice on the first day ...

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