Sowing Division: Successful Political Strategy Doesn’t Equate to Principled Strategy

Sowing Division: Successful Political Strategy Doesn’t Equate to Principled Strategy
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau takes part in the TV show "La Semaine des 4 Julie" in Varennes, Que., on Sept. 15, 2021. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Cory Morgan
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Staking out ground in an election is all part of campaigning. You need to distinguish yourself from your rivals and create a brand that people want to be a part of. While divide-and-conquer tactics are standard play in elections, the vitriolic and divisive atmosphere fostered in this election is unprecedented.