May 26, 2004
Teflon Harper?
Andrew Coyne makes the interesting observation that the media have been easier on Stephen Harper than Paul Martin. He argues this is because the media have a clear understanding of where Harper stands but their understanding of where the PM is on any issue is fuzzy.
But I think Paul Martin's strategy to villify the guy is the more important factor. It is consistent with his track record. For 15 years or so, he's been the guy with the knife, stabbing about at whoever he thinks is a threat to his rightful palce on the throne. He and his advisors did it to Chretien, Manley and Copps, and now they are using the same strategy against Harper. I think the media are tired of it and are taking it out on him in their coverage.
Posted by maxthecat at May 26, 2004 03:20 PM
http://www.maxsmewsings.com/mt/archives/2004/05/teflon_harper.php