Right Here, Right Now: Politics in the Age of Disruption
There were “many reasons” he lost the last election, Harper explained, but one of them was that the media “would not cover my announcements.” They would not cover “any gaffes of my opponents.” They “scrubbed it out” of their coverage, he added. Feeling his oats, Harper then accused the media of “coordinating their coverage” and of not running any ads that depicted Justin Trudeau in an unfavourable light. The media, Harper claimed, censored the Conservative campaign right out of the coverage.
Nor did the media “coordinate their coverage”. There might be a lot of bias and groupthink in the Canadian media—an entirely separate issue—but they come by it honestly, not through collusion. Harper was most likely referring to the limited questions he offered up to reporters, a move that forced reporters to discuss their questions in advance, something they wouldn’t do if they were each guaranteed a go.
And while Harper didn’t make these arguments explicitly, it is clear they influenced his commentary to Prager. There is, as Harper noted, no Canadian equivalent of U.S. talk radio. Being a resident of Britain—although not the one Harper was referencing—I would also agree that all three Canadian television networks are pegged to the left of or, at best, at the BBC’s level.
But forget Stephen Harper, especially the one on a book tour looking to sell copies to conservative audiences that still buys books in big numbers. Harper’s not going to change, nor will the press gallery’s opinion of him. Besides, there are enough challenges in the present without digging up any problems from years past.
The current crop of Conservative leadership contenders need to drop any cynicism and lean into the press. The game won’t change if you don’t play and the current lot in power aren’t exactly distinguishing themselves. And while Donald Trump is able to be supported by a network of partisan outlets, the same just isn’t possible in Canada, at least not anytime soon, so there’s no point playing to the bitter crowd.
Harper lost. party failed to protect our country from foriengner interference from the country of india. as protected witness for our c courts representing the Catholic Church and the Catholic C.A.S.and Fed. C.A.S.and UN covered by terrorist act.of 911.and national securities act
Seems to me - there was no communication with the media during his tenure. No MP's were allowed to speak, there were no interviews of candidates during elections. He treated legitimate questions as a personal affront and transparency to be avoided at all costs.
This a fair assessment of the situation. Media bias exists on both sides of the isle. Failure to see the facts, which are in plain site, merely demonstrates that people need to get out of their “echo chambers”. Partisan politics drops your IQ.
Canadian media sucks!
Are you now owned by SunMedia?
This take also 'missed the mark'.
Canadian media is 98% pro Liberal if not fanatic cheerleaders result of generations of incest , inbreeding between politicians , universities and Ottawa Toronto Montreal media outlets
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We were all more than tired of Harper's government and party. He lost because of the choices he made,not because the ' evil media' was out to get him. The fact that he blames others says ALOT about him personally.
How many rags endorsed Harper!
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