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The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. But it's unclear if Canadians are tuning in.

But according to party insiders, three are likely bets to become leader: Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis and Rob Ashton.

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[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

We haven’t had a promising NDP leader since Jack Laydon. When you get another guy like him I might start giving a fuck.

[–] confusedpuppy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure my hope in the Canadian government died with Jack Layton. My younger eyes viewed him as the most human politician compared to the others. I don't know if it was true, I was only just becoming politically aware at that time but that's how felt at the time.

Sadly my hope in this government and country has never recovered. All I see is a growing mountain of disappointments.

[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 6 points 2 days ago

Same my friend.

[–] Coriba@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think if you listen to Avi you will see he has passion and drive delivered with a charisma that has been lacking in recent NDP leaders since Jack.. I like Avi and his vision. Give him a listen if you can, you will like him.

[–] MacroCyclo@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

I had the opposite reaction. He did not seem at all relatable. I like his vision, but feel like he has a hard time articulating it in simple terms.