How the american republican wedge issues were a win for Liberals in the Canadian election:
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Scheer's messaging on abortion cost him votes on both sides of the debate, say observers
'The ... socially conservative voting bloc was in absolute dismay' - Hanna Kepka, Campaign Life Coalition
Kathleen Harris · CBC News ·
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-support-abortion-social-conservatives-1.5344692
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Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's attempt to reconcile his views on abortion and same-sex marriage may have cost him votes among Canadians who see themselves as "progressive" — but some say it also eroded his support among social conservatives.
Dogged by questions about his personal views throughout the 40-day campaign, Scheer said he is anti-abortion, but promised a Scheer government would not re-open the debate to limit a woman's right to choose, or act to roll back same-sex marriage rights.
Throughout the campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau worked to convince pro-choice Canadians that Scheer's hands-off assurances weren't good enough. Conservative strategist Ginny Roth said those Liberal efforts were "impactful" and repeatedly knocked Scheer off message.
Hanna Kepka of Campaign Life Coalition called Scheer's campaign message on abortion and same-sex marriage "weak."
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