Books Power trap

The book explores the political dynamics in Canada that allowed Stephen Harper's Conservative party to maintain power with only a minority of the popular vote. Author Paul Adams argues that the "fear and loathing" and "ambitions, animosities, and hidden agendas" between the New Democrats and Liberals prevented them from collaborating effectively. The narrative suggests a potential path for creating a merged progressive party to attract a majority of voters and end the Harper era by focusing on issues like economic disparity and the environment.