W. K. Lis
Superstar
What names will be dropped into the NDP's Goblet of Fire for their new leader?
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Sounds like Harper though!I really hope not. Mulcair is pretty much the anti-Layton -- capable, but arrogant and often abrasive, with little in the way of "people skills".
I just don't see where else it would go. I don't disagree about Mulcair ... but I don't see anyone else who has the French-language skills that are essential. I can't imagine that if any politician didn't grow up with French, that their French is going to be good enough to do the things like sit and chat on "Tout le monde en parle" that is necessary, and those that learned French late in life like Harper just can't do.I really hope not. Mulcair is pretty much the anti-Layton -- capable, but arrogant and often abrasive, with little in the way of "people skills".
I think Peggy Nash is a very serious contender. She has a trade union background as well as social movements, and has been a very sharp Finance Critic. Her French is also excellent.
Here is Walkom's account:
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...itches-a-pragmatic-radicalism-to-her-ndp?bn=1
Slightly unsettling that a French and Literature major, with no background in any financial management, can be the finance critic of the Federal Government - but slightly appropriate considering how lacking in financial consideration most of their platforms are.
So how's the economist in Ottawa doing with his financial know-how? Spending money we don't have on things we don't need, like prisons and jets (while he quietly goes and screws our vets).
Most finance ministers have been lawyers. How does that one prepare for financial management any more than her?
One can say that Flaherty is doing a fine job considering how Canada's faired through this world financial crisis, you could even argue that his success is based on the footings that Paul Martin built - another candidate with substantial experience in managing finances.