Observation 48 hours before election day

[u/Physical-Village2111]

Is it just me or others have notice the trend that all the social media (including redditt), and all the tv station there is such a big liberal presence and supporting the liberals, but when talking/overhearing conversation in coffee shops, parks, workplaces etc its overwhelming the support for the conservatives.

Feels like there is two reality around me, one that lives in my cell phone screen and the other out and about.

[u/Electrician_PLer]

I am always cautiously conservative around people. You can’t be even slightly right leaning in the lefts eyes without being MAGA, Trumper, cancel all program etc. I think there’s a lot of people out there that are just quiet about voting conservative.

[u/Visible_Fact_8706 → u/Electrician_PLer]

Not all conservatives are racists, Maple MAGA, homophobes. But all racists, Maple MAGA, homophobes are conservative. Unfortunately, marginalized groups don’t have the luxury of determining which flavour of conservative someone is.

“Fiscal conservative” is a misnomer. CPC is not fiscally responsible, it’s just marketing. See also: Reaganomics.

[u/NBDad → u/Visible_Fact_8706]

Fiscal conservatives is a throw back to the "red tory" days. The current iteration of the CPC hasn't been in that realm since the 70s? 80s? They USED to be about tight knit community and fiscal restraint. Nowadays they're basically a rebranded "reform" party.

[u/Visible_Fact_8706 → u/NBDad]

Absolutely. The current Conservative Party is a joining of the Progressive Conservative Party with the Reform Party.

The Reform Party are currently the ones calling the shots, and it’s been clear since they ousted O’Toole.

Carney is more of a red Tory, he’s basically a PC’s dream. I think that may be why Carney polls so well with older Canadians, who are fairly moderate, but include more of the old PC voters that actually remember the PC. I don’t have sources, just speculation.