In fact, Day compares himself to Bush. So I think we have some similarities in terms of reflecting what we believe to be on the hearts of our constituents. Immediately after the Republican convention in Philadelphia, Canadian writers began to draw their own parallels between Day and Bush. Solberg agrees that there are similarities between Day and Bush but says they are far from being ideological twins. However, he explains, both leaders are facing publics that are ready for a change in the ruling party and a new national leader.
People sometimes get tired of that same old face.
If so, Day will need it. Already his social-conservative views have created a backlash from Canada's liberal press and some of the public there. But pockets of collectivist opposition are not getting Day down or curbing his approach to the Canadian public, he tells Insight. The CA leader says the majority of Canadians feel the same way he does on these social issues, and his rapidly growing support suggests he may be right. In fact, his social views appear to reflect his experience among ordinary people.