Pondering a counterfactual Conservative leader

Conservatives are playing in a rough neighbourhood and they must be assertive, they must play offence, they must know how to sell their message.

Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured campaigning in the recent federal election. The knives are already out for the party leader. He is coming under attack for his socially conservative views, with many basically suggesting his religious beliefs are making him toxic. So would it be any better for the Conservatives had they chosen a different leader?Photograph courtesy of Twitter/Andrew Scheer

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

November 18, 2019

OAKVILLE, ONT.—When analyzing a current political situation it’s sometimes useful (and fun) to engage in a little bit of speculative counterfactual thinking. For instance, what if back in 2017 the Conservative Party had chosen a more socially liberal leader? I’m bringing this up because Cons...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy