The divisions on exhibit at the NDP convention do not on their own account for the fact that so few seem to burn with the desire to lead the party, writes Chantal Hébert. What they all have in common is their sense that — at this juncture — their energies are better spent on battles other than that of keeping the third-place federal NDP afloat. The divisions on exhibit at the NDP convention do not on their own account for the fact that so few seem to burn with the desire to lead the party. As part of his campaign to promote the LEAP manifesto at the April convention, Lewis gave almost as many media interviews at Mulcair. Still, a leader for the federal New Democrats must be found and the list of qualified prospects is getting shorter.

Source: thestar June 03, 2016 22:27 UTC