‘Harness that rage’: Avi Lewis’ plan to win back workers from the Conservatives for the NDP
Avi Lewis, the new leader of the federal NDP, discusses Canada’s response to Trump’s tariffs, his plan for nationwide government-run grocery stores, and how he hopes to win back working-class voters from the Conservatives. The journalist-turned-politician explains how he will harness populist anger, fill in a gaping hole on the Canadian Left, and ultimately rebuild his party from its lowest seat count in history. Lewis also addresses accusations of antisemitism and fringe identity politics beliefs within the NDP.
Avi Lewis, the newly appointed leader of the federal NDP, outlines his strategy to reclaim working-class voters from the Conservatives by addressing issues such as Trump’s tariffs and proposing government-run grocery stores. He aims to channel populist anger to strengthen the Canadian Left and rebuild the NDP after its historic low in seat count. Lewis also confronts allegations of antisemitism and fringe identity politics within the party, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to attract disillusioned voters and fill a significant gap on the Left.
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What a psycho. Having said that, it’s all about feelings on the Left. Harness rage or make people scarred and you can slowly boil the frogs, with their blessing. We’re seeing it now with the trade deal: play on our inferiority complex of America and our hate for their leader. Are Canadians that dim to be played by climate zealots like Trudeau and Carney?