"A four-way split among his political rivals marks Legault as something of a political genius. For decades the federal Liberals have lived off two-way and three-splits among their rivals. To crack the diamond into four equal parts shows unparalleled political craftsmanship."

#WilliamWatson

This gives too much credit to #FrançoisLegault , but it was the fundamental dynamic of the #Québec election.

Quebec moves to the right. But which right?
https://financialpost.com/opinion/william-watson-quebec-moves-to-the-right-but-which-right

#polqc
#NationalPost

"In more years now of watching Canadian politics than I care to admit to, I’ve been surprised by three courageous policy initiatives, each introduced by a politician who was not especially ideological: Brian Mulroney going for free trade with the U.S., Paul Martin’s expenditure-slashing 1995 budget, and Jean Charest’s decision a decade ago to raise university tuition."

#WilliamWatson defends #JeanCharest 's #conservatism as premier.

https://financialpost.com/opinion/william-watson-blue-blue-charest-is-blue

#CPC #tories #canpol
#NationalPost