Posted on 01/29/2022 5:51:02 AM PST by Kriggerel
News media has faced heightened criticism from right-leaning politicians as a trucker convoy rolls into Ottawa, but one former conservative strategist says it’s an example of a long-standing tactic.
Tim Powers, the chair of Summa Strategies, told Global News that criticizing the media is “part of normal strategic practice” for conservative politicians, particularly when they feel like they’re in trouble.
Powers said the practice in Canada dates back to the Brian Mulroney era and was a successful tool for Stephen Harper.
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“The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxoHBDLmF14&t=123s “
Excellent. Needs to be repeated again and again.
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