Kelly McParland: Now who's interfering in an election? And the Liberals don't seem at all concerned

There is certainly a well-founded belief that it is totally inappropriate for a prominent foreign political figure to meddle in the internal affairs of another country, especially in a democratic election in which power is at stake. However, there seems to be an exception, if it is Canada and you are Justin Trudeau. Once again, while voters reflect on how to mark their ballots in Monday’s elections, it has become clear that there is a set of rules for other people and another for Justin Trudeau.

Thus, it is necessary to remember that Obama and Trudeau developed a warm relationship during the brief period in which their mandates overlapped, and it is said that they kept in touch since then, so both parties could be inclined to suggest that this is only a politician who expresses his appreciation for another politician. If it turns out that he landed five days before the culmination of a campaign in which the politician of Canada fights for his survival, so what? Trudeau admitted Wednesday that he could go to defeat at the hands of the conservatives. So what could be better than a boost from a popular American politician?

Possible political momentum

Obama may no longer be in the office, but his stature as a political voice is no less diminished by that. In any case, it may be more popular now that even during his eight years in office, his appeal only increases from the relatively uninspiring election of candidates seeking the nomination of his party to face Trump. However, there are many inconsistencies in the support, among other things, that remind us of the traditional discomfort of Canadians for anything related to “American-style” activities, from “American-style medical care” to “gun laws to American style “ and “ USA- style drug laws”.

Likewise, the liberals began calling themselves “progressive” once the term seized the United States, and the liberals have enjoyed importing gurus from the Democratic party to advise on tactics and strategies. Years before the 2015 elections, the Toronto Star noted with approval that Trudeau was “seeking advice from US Democrats on how to win”. Therefore, even before Obama’s tweet on Wednesday, it was well established that it was perfectly fine for liberals to look south for advice. and encouragement, and obviously even a blatant call to choose one candidate over another. That being the case, one could say that there are many inconsistencies in the support.

Source: Kelly McParland | National Post