Front Burner

Election! Rallies, reporters, and tax havens

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Apr 14, 2025
Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, lends her expertise on the vibrant and contentious Canadian election campaign. She offers insights into party rallies and the dynamics of crowd sizes influencing public perception. Topics include Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's media access challenges and Liberal leader Mark Carney's controversial ties to billion-dollar tax havens. Kate McKenna joins to reveal the fascinating story of Liberal staffers planting 'stop the steal' buttons at a conservative event, exposing a layer of political intrigue.
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INSIGHT

Debate Importance

  • Debates can significantly impact election outcomes, especially close races.
  • The front-runner has the most to lose, while others have opportunities to gain attention.
ANECDOTE

Rally Size Emphasis

  • Pierre Poilievre emphasizes large rally sizes to project momentum.
  • However, this tactic might alienate potential swing voters.
INSIGHT

Rally Rhetoric

  • Poilievre's rally speeches energize his base but may alienate others.
  • Certain talking points resonate with his supporters but could turn off swing voters.
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