The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk - Conservative Chaos Hurts Poilievre, Helps Carney
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Nov 7, 2025 Tune in for a dive into the chaos engulfing the Conservative Party as tensions rise within the caucus and leadership loyalty fades. Hear insights on the backlash from Pierre Poilievre's podcast comments and the unraveling budget strategy after Chris D'Entremont's media slip. Explore whether Poilievre can regain confidence amid dwindling support. Meanwhile, Mark Carney's budget faces scrutiny for its perceived lack of impact, even as businesses respond positively. Plus, what does this political drama mean for U.S. elections and future governance?
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Podcast Remarks Sparked Conservative Revolt
- Pierre Poilievre's controversial podcast comments convinced wavering Conservative MPs he wouldn't change his approach.
- That prompted outreach to Liberals and set off a chain of defections and internal pressure tactics.
Floor-Cross Plan Derailed By Leak
- Chris d'Entremont planned to use the budget week to cross the floor but his leak forced him to act.
- His public confirmation accelerated Conservative panic and disrupted their strategy.
Procedural Error Reveals Deeper Chaos
- Poilievre's failure to move the official opposition amendment exposed panic and poor caucus coordination.
- The procedural mistake signaled deeper chaos beyond mere optics.