NP View: Media’s double standard on Poilievre…

National Post: What seems to matter most in deciding on a tone for defection coverage is the parties involved, and who benefits from the overall defection. If it’s the Liberals who are suffering a betrayal, we can expect reports that try to balance the bad optics with silver linings, and scan the horizon for any future misfortune that might hit the turncoat. But if the Conservatives find themselves on the losing end, it’s cause for celebration, excited whispering about impending collapse, and speculation about what cascade of failure is to come next…