Shachi Kurl offering comments (about Pierre Poilievre speaking to Americans) on the “Power & Politics” panel said at one point that he’s been the party leader for 4 years - but it sounded like 40 years.

It certainly feels like 40 years.

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So nice to see Chuck Todd on “Power & Politics” - I like his style, his honesty and analysis.

Starting right off the top with saying Trump is great at marketing, smoothly segueing into P.T. Barnum. Style.

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B.C. Acting Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Adrian Dix in his interview on “Power & Politics” used the word capricious (three times by my count) to describe Trump’s behaviour - how apt.

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Tim Powers hitting a key point - how do you get a guy like Trump who hates another country’s government (as he does ours) to backdown.

The ability to backdown is simply not built into Trump’s DNA.

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William Pellerin (Intl Trade Lawyer with McMillan LLP) interview on “PnP” - again we’re on the same page - but he offered a reassuring explanation & a calm voice about where we stand with this latest escalation of the trade situation by the U.S.
Great decision to have him on.

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*massive sigh*

A very good, very informative interview with Vermont Senator Peter Welch on “Power & Politics” - great questions.
But Mr. Welch is a Democrat so we’re basically on the same page.

It’s like preaching to the choir.

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Indeed. He evaded the direct question about running for a seat in Toronto (given that he was in a Toronto basement apartment) and reiterated he’s not seeking a seat.
Could he be worried he wouldn’t win a seat if he ran?

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There it is.
Emilie Nicolas on “Power & Poiitics” calling out the nervousness Trump and Bessent are feeling - treasury bonds.

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Avi Lewis talks and talks and talks - he loves the sound of his own voice. That’s not leadership. That’s pontificating.

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Lisa Raitt makes a good point that the noise coming from the Trump camp over the last week, weekend & into today might be a lead up to the Republican convention - done for the base.

Keeping that in mind, Scott Bessent’s recent comments were made on Breitbart News.

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Andrew Scheer & his use of deliberate language.
Twice saying Mark Carney “needs to come clean” insinuating he’s a liar.
Glad there was pushback on the insistence of showing Canadians what was discussed in negotiations when that would break an NDA.
Give me strength with that man.
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Kirsten Hillman, former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. on “Power & Politics” talking about Canada/U.S. trade - calm & measured. Interesting to hear her say she signed an NDA about proposals - as have all parties involved in negotiations - in both countries.

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So glad that Cochrane is back in the chair today. #PnPCBC

Robert Benzie talking about the trade war on “Power & Politics”mentioning Howard Lutnick and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Only one of Lutnick’s many failings.

Certainly the most repulsive.

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