Well, I got one of the two right:Quebec NDP MP Thomas Mulcair will be among those vying for his party’s leadership, Radio-Canada has learned.The Official Opposition’s deputy leader is preparing to make the announcement some time next week. Mulcair said…
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Accidental Deliberations: NDP Leadership Roundup
A few very quick updates since my last commentary on the NDP leadership race…Martin Singh, Nathan Cullen and Paul Dewar are in, while Thomas Mulcair should be shortly (with Phil Edmonston’s endorsement). Brian Topp’s new endorsers include Libby Davie…
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Mulcair – the NDP’s Best Option?
He is according to Angus Reid’s latest poll, which says that Mulcair would lead the NDP to the best result in a general election today, and is the most well-thought-of among NDP members and the general public.This being said, the results are so small b…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: By way of comparison
Tim Naumetz points out what strikes me as a surprising trend of potential NDP leadership candidates expressing concern about the cost of participating in the race:“Money is a big deal,” Nova Scotia NDP MP Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth-Cole Harbor, N.S…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Taking shape
With the NDP’s leadership rules now set, let’s take a look at how the race is shaping up. As best I can tell, the Mark’s list of candidates looks to reflect the group most likely to enter the race, featuring Brian Topp, Thomas Mulcair, Niki Ashton, Pet…
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