Anthony Furey

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FUREY: Canadians see economic hardship on the rise, new poll shows

Keep your family clothed and well fed. Look after your kids. Put a good roof over everyone’s homes. Those are the basic markers of a stable household, but a new survey shows just how many Canadians are struggling with these goals.

July 17, 2018 Columnists

FUREY: You don't need to believe in Russian collusion to realize Trump messed up

When historians look back on this era of political history, they’ll without a doubt reserve space for Barack Obama’s “red line.” The question now though is whether President Trump will have fixed the problem or worsened it. It’s not looking good.

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July 16, 2018 Columnists

Russian President Vladimir Putin hands U.S. President Donald Trump, left, a World Cup football during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FUREY: The Trudeau Liberals are becoming the 'mean girls' of Canadian politics

In the aftermath of the 2015 election, a recurring point made by analysts was that the Conservatives lost the election not so much because of policy issues but thanks to their general attitude and demeanour.

July 16, 2018 Columnists

FUREY: John Tory faces his first real test – can he get tough and stay tough?

John Tory was something of a “blah” candidate when running for mayor and has largely governed this way throughout his first term. Don’t mistake that for an insult, though. It’s exactly what he promised. And, some would say, just what the city needed at the time.

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July 13, 2018 Columnists

Toronto Police chief Mark Saunders and the the city's mayor John Tory have come together with anew eight-week initiative to tackle crime and gun violence. They are allocating millions of dollars to youth programs and putting 200 officers on OT shifts in high crime areas.on Thursday July 12, 2018. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network

Judge Jeanine Pirro talks Trump, Trudeau and her new book

Jeanine Pirro, former U.S. judge and district attorney, has no patience for establishment attacks against U.S. President Donald Trump. The host of the Fox News program Justice with Judge Jeanine doesn’t just share politic views with Trump, but has known him personally for years.

July 10, 2018 Canada

Jeanine Pirro announces her candidacy for the U.S. Senate at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Wednesday, August 10, 2005. (cdm) 2005

FUREY: No, the Trudeau Liberals are not above parody

The other month I was at a store that had books for sale at the front and noticed there was some new title about or by Donald Trump. The U.S. President was emblazoned on the cover and in large gold lettering — Trump’s favourite colour — was the name “Donald J. Trump.” Right where the author name goes.

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June 28, 2018 Columnists