Three contenders for the federal NDP leadership, including Edmonton MP Heather McPherson, labor leader Rob Ashton, and organic farmer Tony McQuail, are committed to maintaining the party’s blue-collar base despite Conservative claims of electoral gains in NDP ridings. They argue that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pro-worker rhetoric is undermined by his legislative history and lack of genuine experience in labor issues. Ashton criticized Poilievre’s privileged background, asserting that workers do not belong to a party that exploits their anger. McQuail expressed skepticism about the Conservatives’ temporary support among blue-collar voters, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues affecting workers.
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