It’s a guy thing: will male voters’ hostility sink Trudeau?

Although Trudeau is as gutsy as anybody, he doesn’t talk like a tough guy, which probably works against him with a certain group of macho-aspiring males.

What is it about Justin Trudeau that bothers men? There’s no question that some men are put off by the Liberals’ progressive agenda and the Trudeau government’s willingness to use debt financing to pay for more generous funding programs, writes Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

August 26, 2021

OTTAWA—Canadians liked what they saw of Justin Trudeau in 2015, particularly in contrast to Stephen Harper. Nearly six years later, women voters still approve of Trudeau and the programs he has prioritized during his time as prime minister. But it’s different with men: it’s safe to say at thi...

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