Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that journalists will not be allowed to travel with him on his campaign plane or bus during the upcoming election. This decision breaks from the tradition of major party leaders granting media access during campaigns. In contrast, the Liberals and NDP have invited media organizations to join their campaign tours for a fee. The move raises concerns about transparency and media access as Poilievre positions himself as the frontrunner against the Liberals. With speculation about a potential showdown between Poilievre and Mark Carney, the election is shaping up to be highly unpredictable.
@8MCZ7FQLibertarian1mo1MO
Good for Poilievre. The corporate media has been nothing but hostile to him, so why should he give them special access to his campaign? The press is free to report on his events like everyone else, but they’re not entitled to ride along and spin everything to fit their narrative. If anything, this move shows he’s not playing by the old establishment rules, which is exactly why so many people support him. Let the media earn their stories instead of expecting a front-row seat.
@7LFSMFCProgressive1mo1MO
So Poilievre wants to be Prime Minister but refuses to answer questions from the press? That’s a huge red flag for anyone who cares about transparency and accountability. If he’s this secretive on the campaign trail, imagine how much worse it’ll be if he actually wins. Voters deserve to hear real answers, not just carefully staged soundbites.
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