Liberal agitation on social issues predictable, but still exposed Scheer’s vulnerabilities

Becoming Oprah isn't necessary, but Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer needs to be a bit more inclined to open up about his personal thinking on matters beyond taxes and the Liberal government malaise.

Liberals' raising of social issues, like abortion and same-sex marriage, is part of the most predictable political play in election season, but Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer nonetheless exposed two areas of vulnerability in his responses to the grenades that were recently thrown his way, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

September 4, 2019

OTTAWA—While the official election call still looms, there is no doubt we are in the throes of political warfare. Witness last week's battle lines, as the Liberals launched a capable offensive on Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's position on key social issues. Since the days of Stockwell Day an...

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