Follow-up

As the NDP and Tories piled on the Liberal government for deepening Canada's deficit, they face some deep troubles of their own. In this episode: Liberal MP Scott Simms, Conservative strategist Rachel Curran, Liberal strategist Greg MacEachern, and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger. Hosted by Althia Raj. Detailed show notes: (2:55) Panellists discuss fiscal update (6:15) “Santa Morneau” came around, says Karl Bélanger (7:31) What does a blue Liberal think about the deficit? (10:02) Don't forget to talk about Alberta (14:28) Paul Godfrey’s excitement over $595-million media bailout spooks a panellist (14:47) Ex-weatherman-MP Scott Simms vs. ex-news anchor-MP Peter Kent (16:47) Pollster David Coletto on the Liberals' up-and-down year (21:00) Panellists discuss NDP free fall (27:23) "Doug Ford is setting himself up to be a drag on Andrew Scheer" (32:48) We left you a funny kicker