Brown-John: Trudeau Liberals following same path as Harper Conservatives
21 Sep
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Brown-John: Trudeau Liberals following same path as Harper Conservatives

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Politics tamfitronics Published Sep 20, 2024 • 3 minute readPrime Minister Justin Trudeau rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Ottawa. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian PressBy: Lloyd Brown-JohnSometimes the rhetoric of Canadian politics reminds me of our dog. Tip was his name.With ease, this German shepard could be convinced to chase his own tail in circles. I’ve thought about my old canine friend as I reflect on the last 20 years of Canadian politics.As Pierre Poilievre presses the other opposition leaders to support his Conservatives in a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons to bring down Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, it might prove useful to remember that Paul Martin’s Liberal government fell on such a confidence vote in late 2005. Just 19 years ago...
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The freebie phase of the 2024 campaign: From the Politics Desk
21 Sep
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The freebie phase of the 2024 campaign: From the Politics Desk

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Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, senior political reporter Jonathan Allen breaks down the freebies Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are pitching as part of their campaign platforms. Plus, a bombshell CNN report about Mark Robinson rocks the North Carolina governor's race.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Trump’s tax reversal punctuates a flurry of freebies defining the 2024 electionBy Jonathan AllenAs president, Donald Trump slashed a lucrative tax break enjoyed by coastal donors and suburban swing-state voters. Now, he’s promising to give back the deduction — if only they will put him back in the Oval Office.Trump aides say...
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Edo’s Governor Obaseki Defends ‘Do or Die’ Comment Ahead of Governorship Election
21 Sep
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Edo’s Governor Obaseki Defends ‘Do or Die’ Comment Ahead of Governorship Election

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Politics tamfitronics BENIN CITY, Nigeria — Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has stood by his controversial remarks describing Saturday’s governorship election as a “do or die affair”, despite backlash from the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Obaseki reiterated that the election is crucial for the future of Edo State, warning that a victory for the APC would spell disaster for its residents.“It’s a do or die affair because if they do, we die,” Obaseki said. “The level of impunity, the level of recklessness we see in the opposition party — if they take over Edo state, finished — that is the end.”Obaseki’s comments have drawn heavy criticism, particularly from members of the APC, who accused him of inciting fear and tension ahead of...
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Edo Election: APC is reckless, if they take over Edo state it is finished – Obaseki
21 Sep
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Edo Election: APC is reckless, if they take over Edo state it is finished – Obaseki

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Politics tamfitronics Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reiterated that he stands by his statement calling the upcoming September 21 Edo governorship election a “do-or-die” affair, despite receiving heavy criticism, particularly from the opposition. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics TodayObaseki defended his stance, stating that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins, it would be disastrous for Edo people. He accused the APC of planning to rig the election and warned that the people of the state would resist such efforts. Obaseki also expressed doubts about the impartiality of the police , accusing them of bias ahead of the election. According to him; “It’s a do-or-die affair because if they do, we die, the level of impunity, the level of recklessness we see in the opposition party if they...
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