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Is Pierre Poilievre's Leadership Crumbling? Or Just A Media Distraction? Rob Anders Joins Nico Lagan

Is Pierre Poilievre's Leadership Crumbling? Or Just A Media Distraction? Rob Anders Joins Nico Lagan17 aug1 u 03 min

<p>Is Pierre Poilievre&#39;s leadership actually crumbling — or are Canadians watching another mainstream media distraction while Mark Carney&#39;s government avoids scrutiny?</p><p><br></p><p>Tonight I&#39;m joined by Rob Anders, former Member of Parliament, founding member of the Conservative Party of Canada and someone who has known Pierre Poilievre since he was just 14 years old.</p><p><br></p><p>With Conservative MPs crossing the floor, longtime party members walking away and questions surrounding Poilievre&#39;s leadership dominating the headlines, there are two very different stories being told.</p><p><br></p><p>One says the Conservative Party is fractured and Pierre Poilievre is the problem.</p><p><br></p><p>The other says Canada&#39;s mainstream media is obsessing over the opposition while giving Mark Carney and the Liberal government a free pass.</p><p><br></p><p>So which is it?</p><p><br></p><p>Rob Anders has been around the Canadian conservative movement for decades and knew Pierre long before most Canadians had ever heard his name. That gives him a perspective on Poilievre, the Conservative Party and the Canadian conservative movement that very few people can offer.</p><p><br></p><p>We get into what&#39;s happening inside the Conservative Party, what conservatism actually means in Canada today, whether Pierre still represents those values and how much difference really remains between Canada&#39;s major political parties.</p><p><br></p><p>We also examine the growing argument that Canada effectively has a Uniparty — where Conservatives may campaign against Liberal policies but too often participate in the same political system once they arrive in Ottawa.</p><p><br></p><p>And with Canadians increasingly frustrated by both the government and the opposition, the conversation ultimately goes somewhere much bigger than Pierre Poilievre:</p><p><br></p><p>Can Canadians still vote themselves out of the mess we&#39;re in?</p><p><br></p><p>This isn&#39;t about defending Pierre Poilievre or attacking him.</p><p><br></p><p>It&#39;s about figuring out what&#39;s actually happening inside Canada&#39;s Conservative Party, whether the criticism of its leader is justified, and whether Canadians are being distracted from the people currently running the country.</p><p><br></p><p>Let me know what you think in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/nicolagan</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn&#39;t take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.</p><p><br></p><p>🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: info@nicolagan.com</p><p><br></p><p>🔴 LIVE Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7PM EST: youtube.com/@realnicolagan</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Nico Lagan</p><p>▶️ youtube.com/@RealNicoLagan</p><p>📸 instagram.com/realnicolagan</p><p>📡 rumble.com/c/RealNicoLagan</p><p>🐦 x.com/realnicolagan</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#PierrePoilievre #RobAnders #MarkCarney #ConservativeParty #CPC #CanadianPolitics #Canada #LiberalParty #MainstreamMedia #Conservative #PoliticalOrphans #NicoLagan</p>