Jen Gerson: Jane Philpott's resignation came as the Liberals doubled down on dodgy behaviour, blowing their chance to turn things around
It is at this point in the scandal, with the resignation of one of Justin Trudeau’s most competent and respected cabinet ministers, that a professional political speculator must begin to ask whether the Prime Minister can survive all the way to the fall election.
Confidence, however, is a spinning top, and Philpott’s abandonment may be what was required to it set it wobbling. There can be no real dispute that Philpott’s objections are perfectly valid. Trudeau had one brief window to turn the scandal around; if he had proof that Wilson-Raybould was lying, or misrepresenting, he should have come out with it days ago.
“This matter is to be determined by the attorney general. That is what I said to the former attorney general, and that’s something the current attorney general knows full well.” Saving SNC shows fealty to Quebec, which would secure a few seats come the writ drop. The whole scandal just shows how committed the Liberals are to middle-class, jobs, right? And who doesn’t want a leader who will strongly defend jobs?
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