Poilievre: Incredible Hulk or Captain America?

It’s possible Pierre Poilievre might overplay his SOB-ness and come across as more menacing than aggressive, which is why he must stay disciplined and strategic. As American political consultant Morton Blackwell said: 'Don't get mad except on purpose.'

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk. If you’re a Liberal, you’ll likely view Poilievre as a rampaging Hulk, but if you’re a Conservative, you’ll likely see him as a Captain America-figure, a righteous avenger who’ll smite their enemies, writes Gerry Nicholls.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Flickr

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

April 26, 2023

OAKVILLE, ONT.—One of the complaints I keep hearing about Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is that he’s too “angry,” and that he wants to make all Canadians angry, too.

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