The NDP-Liberal coalition has demonstrated a masterclass in political maneuvering, understanding better than most the power of ultra-partisan support groups with plausible deniability. By quietly funding and encouraging activist organizations, media allies, and third-party advocacy groups, they’ve built an ecosystem that amplifies their messaging, attacks opponents, and applies pressure—all while keeping their hands clean.
This is not accidental. The Liberals and NDP recognize that direct party affiliation can be a liability, so they empower outside groups to do the dirty work, shaping public perception without bearing responsibility for the methods used. Whether it’s union-backed initiatives, activist think tanks, or social media campaigns, they understand that narrative control is just as important as policy.
As the formal alliance between the two parties frays, these independent proxies will remain critical to maintaining their influence. Unlike the Conservatives, who often hesitate to leverage such networks effectively, the Liberals and NDP ensure that their ideological foot soldiers are well-funded and strategically deployed.
In today’s political landscape, controlling the message means controlling the battlefield. And the Liberals and NDP play that game better than anyone in Canada.
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The NDP-Liberal coalition has demonstrated a masterclass in political maneuvering, understanding better than most the power of ultra-partisan support groups with plausible deniability. By quietly funding and encouraging activist organizations, media allies, and third-party advocacy groups, they’ve built an ecosystem that amplifies their messaging, attacks opponents, and applies pressure—all while keeping their hands clean.
This is not accidental. The Liberals and NDP recognize that direct party affiliation can be a liability, so they empower outside groups to do the dirty work, shaping public perception without bearing responsibility for the methods used. Whether it’s union-backed initiatives, activist think tanks, or social media campaigns, they understand that narrative control is just as important as policy.
As the formal alliance between the two parties frays, these independent proxies will remain critical to maintaining their influence. Unlike the Conservatives, who often hesitate to leverage such networks effectively, the Liberals and NDP ensure that their ideological foot soldiers are well-funded and strategically deployed.
In today’s political landscape, controlling the message means controlling the battlefield. And the Liberals and NDP play that game better than anyone in Canada.