Conservative leadership: right versus evil, or right versus right? 

Both Aitchison and Poilievre are Conservatives, but perhaps the most striking difference between the man who will win the race, and the one who probably should, is this: one emphasizes respect for other points of view, while the other is convinced he is right, and that anyone who disagrees is not only stupid, but probably evil.
Why isn’t the affable backbench Ontario MP, Scott Aitchison, pictured May 5, 2022, at the Canada Strong and Free Network's debate in Ottawa, leading the non-crazy contingent in the battle for the soul of the party? He is, unlike the rest of the field, demonstrably relatable, writes Susan Riley.
CHELSEA, QUE.—In the chippy, content-light federal Conservative leadership race, there are two (at least) emerging puzzles. First, why isn’t the affable backbench Ontario MP, Scott Aitchison, leading the non-crazy contingent in the battle for the soul of the party? He is, unlike the rest of the...

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