Charles Bird

Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies (@EarnscliffeCDA) in Toronto, Canada. Once killed a man for whistling too loudly on the subway.

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

And I keep asking myself "why can't I get excited about the @FIFAWorldCup?" https://t.co/ca2EgTvQ87

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@EarnscliffeCda Well done, Alex!

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@EarnscliffeCda Two of our finest!

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@EarnscliffeCda Outstanding and richly deserved!

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@RepJackKimble Lincoln To-Do List:

1. Free the slaves
2. Save the Union
3. Pick up theatre tickets

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

The @MapleLeafs commentariat has spoken. https://t.co/89r0lv9NNX

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@pure_chicanery @histories_arch Am not disagreeing with you, Dave. Just adding additional context.

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@pure_chicanery @histories_arch He had been reelected the previous November and would be sworn in for this second term on March 4, 1865.

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

“I don't see this as a bump in the road as much as the road slowly trending downhill, as happens with incumbent governments over time,” said Earnscliffe’s @birdcharles speaking to @CBCNews about the Ontario PCs’ softening poll numbers and the challenge incumbent governments face as political baggage accumulates over time.
Read more: https://t.co/SO80huHWgU
#onpoli #cdnpoli

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

"The real test of the Prime Minister's success going forward will be his ability to initiate projects of national interest, whether they are pipelines or whether it's infrastructure at large," said Earnscliffe's @birdcharles while speaking to @CHCHNews about the Liberal byelection wins and what to expect from Prime Minister Carney going forward.
Watch the full segment here: https://t.co/WopwIcJMXd
#Cdnpoli

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

Live from my dining room! #cdnpoli

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Earnscliffe's @birdcharles joined @CBCNews to discuss the federal byelections, recent floor crossings, and key takeaways from the Liberal convention in Montreal, including Prime Minister Carney's post-partisan approach and the political tightrope ahead for Pierre Poilievre.
Watch the full segment here: https://t.co/hEqVeu39qY
#Cdnpoli

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

After court adjourned, Trump posted on Truth Social: “We are the only Country in the World STUPID enough to allow ‘Birthright’ Citizenship!” Actually, about three dozen countries, nearly all of them in the Americas, guarantee citizenship to children born on their territory.

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Earnscliffe Principal @birdcharles speaks to @Thetrilliumca about the upcoming session of the Ontario Legislature and the unfolding provincial Liberal leadership contest. https://t.co/1O6ZBhREeK
#cdnpoli #onpoli

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

I was invited to speak at my colleague Elly Alboim's memorial service in Ottawa yesterday. You can watch the service herein. My remarks are around the 1:30:00 mark. #cdnpoli https://t.co/oDfjZJ5VK8

[Andrew Coyne 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩 @acoyne]

No higher praise than to be called a traitor by the treasurer of the fascist chess club.

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

From my dining room, no less! #cdnpoli

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Last week, Earnscliffe’s @birdcharles joined @CBCNews to discuss the latest floor crossing, and what it could mean for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership and support within the Conservative caucus.
Watch the full segment here: https://t.co/ojTD6Kn1nN
#cdnpoli

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

I did an interview with CBC News this week to talk about the floor crossing and what it could mean for @PierrePoilievre. #cdnpoli https://t.co/TJrMgeK4lu

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Earnscliffe’s @birdcharles shares his perspective with @CBCNews on the Ontario Liberal Party’s decision to hold a longer leadership race ahead of a Nov. 21 vote, and why getting the process right is “disproportionately important” as the party works to rebuild.
Read more: https://t.co/rWqyFEVzlT
#onpoli

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

Terrible news. Such a rare and noble soul.

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

The Earnscliffe community is mourning the loss of our colleague and friend, Elly Alboim. A journalist, strategist, teacher and mentor, Elly leaves a remarkable legacy in public policy, political reporting and education. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who were blessed to have learned from him.

[Charles Bird @birdcharles]

@SlowToWrite Bad news, mate. https://t.co/RVmm7lTdnA