What's the future for the NDP?

[Videodrome]

My CPC/PC lifer dad likes Jagmeet Singh. I never thought that would happen!

 

[christiesplits]

I attended the final NDP leadership event last night here in Hamilton. The sense of excitement was palpable when Singh took the stage.

 

[Videodrome]

If the Manitoba NDP can make Wab Kinew their leader, the federal NDP can elect Singh.

 

[christiesplits]

Angus vs. Singh: comfort or ambition for the NDP: Sears
Most often, federal New Democrats choose the obvious or more reassuring choice for leader. Recently, though, a new generation has stepped outside the comfort zone.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/com...gh-comfort-or-ambition-for-the-ndp-sears.html

 

[Videodrome]

It seems that Trudeau has some competition now.

 

[JGHali]

Angus vs. Singh: comfort or ambition for the NDP: Sears
Most often, federal New Democrats choose the obvious or more reassuring choice for leader. Recently, though, a new generation has stepped outside the comfort zone.

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/com...gh-comfort-or-ambition-for-the-ndp-sears.html

I think that was true for Mulcair, not at all for any of McLaughlin, McDonough, or certainly Layton. Singh's campaign and organization remind me of Layton's, which ought to bode well for him.

 

[BurlOak]

Interesting that Trudeau will be the oldest leader in the next election campaign.

 

[Videodrome]

Very true! Both Scheer and Singh are 38 years old. I don't count Elizabeth May because she is literally a party of one.

 

[King of Kensington]

Decisive victory for Singh today.

 

[Videodrome]

So, I guess Singh will be a leader without a seat until the next election unless someone resigns in the GTA before 2019.

 

[King of Kensington]

Scarborough-Agincourt is available due to the recent death of Arnold Chan. But that's not a good seat for the NDP.

 

[Videodrome]

Yeah, even in the worst years for the Liberals, they held the seat.

 

[Videodrome]

BUMP:

The NDP just screwed up as usual. They sided with the CPC on this job program issue and had to clarify their statement...

 

[christiesplits]

It finally happened:

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to run in Burnaby South by-election

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...-to-run-in-burnaby-south-byelection-1.4775082

 

[Videodrome]

Do people in BC feel fine with a guy from Brampton representing them?