Poilievre’s backseat drivers

It’s easy to say things like, a campaign should 'pivot' or change its messaging or alter its tone, but to do this during an election campaign requires a lot of work and skill and money, since it means writing and cutting new ads then quickly getting them into the mix. 
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Kory Teneycke, former campaign manager for Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Teneycke recently accused the federal Conservatives of 'campaign malpractice.'

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Bob Dylan once noted in one of his songs, “Backseat drivers don’t know the feel of the wheel, but they sure know how to make a fuss." 

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