First on the list of Paul Wells’s 4 Rules of Canadian Politics: “For any given situation, Canadian politics will tend toward the least exciting possible outcome.” In an election marked by foreign interference, an unelected newcomer leading the incumbent party, and annexation fears, what does “least exciting” even look like?
Journalist and aforementioned rule-maker Paul Wells joins Jesse to review possible outcomes of the snap federal election.
Host: Jesse Brown
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Guest: Paul Wells
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