Rex Murphy: Poilievre’s Star Rises as the Liberals Fumble and Falter

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during the Conservative Party Convention at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa on Sept. 10, 2020. Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images

There wasn’t much drama to the event.

Ever since the Conservative leadership race was announced, it was clear from the crowds that showed up at Pierre Poilievre’s rallies that he was the enthusiastic favourite, and by a long shot. He did not merely win. He was a rocket. The rest were Volkswagens.