Tough policy issues, political opportunism, and lightning-speed social media behind divisive rhetoric on both sides of the House, say political insiders

Both the Liberals and the Conservatives are using divisive rhetoric to motivate their base for fundraising and turnout on election day, says pollster Nik Nanos.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The 'real culprit' for political divisiveness in the country right now is the pandemic itself, says political observer David McLaughlin. The political centre isn't holding anymore, so the political parties on both sides are being much more vocal.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA, CHELSEA NASH

September 26, 2022

Tough public policy issues with no easy solutions, lightning-speed social media interactions, political opportunism, and a minority incumbent government are some factors behind the nasty and divisive rhetoric taking place on both sides of the aisle, causing politicians to be perpetually pre-occupied...

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