You had to suspect it. The Conservatives jumped on Justin Trudeau’s comments at the microphone Midday info Friday.
Forced to explain why he refuses to leave, the Prime Minister showed a rare moment of candor.
“But I think about leaving every day! It’s a crazy job that I’m doing,” he said before adding: “It’s super tough, it’s super dull sometimes, but the track we’re on is so precarious.”
Pierre Poilievre really enjoyed it.
Justin Trudeau dares to complain about having the privilege to govern. He dares to say that it’s “flat”, well, let him go!
One vents, the other attacks. Sometimes it feels like they deserve each other.
But the most revealing thing about this whole affair is the messianic impression that emerges from his words.
Great darkness
Because why is he hanging on?
Because he can’t give up the fight at this time, he says.
Because the choice Canadians face is fundamental.
Because “democracies are so under attack across the world with extreme populism.”
He would therefore be the only one capable of saving Canada from the Conservative peril.
Like in the United States
The demonization of the moment aims to convince the electorate that Pierre Poilievre is a mini Donald Trump.
However, it doesn’t stick.
More than 40% of voters prefer the Conservative leader to the current Prime Minister.
Regardless, Canadians should be saved from themselves according to Justin Trudeau. This is why he refuses to consider giving up his place.
The fact that by hanging on he favors the rise and election of Pierre Poilievre does not seem to be part of the equation.
A bit like Joe Biden who believes he is the only one who can defeat Donald Trump, but who ultimately will perhaps favor his return to the White House.