Is Dion Stepping Down?
Hello. I saw in the Toronto Star a report this morning saying Stephane Dion may be stepping down as federal Liberal leader. This comes after receiving the lowest Liberal popular vote in an election ever.
If Dion does step down, he will be only the 2nd Liberal leader to never be prime minister. Amazing to think how dominant they've been. But it also shows how far they've fallen. And it happened before Dion became leader. Can anyone say sponsorship scandal (among other things)?
Losing 19 seats is not what Dion or the Liberals had in mind. But then again, after seeing the Liberal leadership campaign which elected Dion, it was obvious there were party divides.
If the Liberals want to gain back power, this leadership convention has to be a coronation for someone, instead of an entertaining dogfight like the last one. Someone named Rae, Ignatieff or other candidate has to be unanimously selected. Pierre Trudeau could do that. Maybe Justin Trudeau will someday.
Regards,
Steve
If Dion does step down, he will be only the 2nd Liberal leader to never be prime minister. Amazing to think how dominant they've been. But it also shows how far they've fallen. And it happened before Dion became leader. Can anyone say sponsorship scandal (among other things)?
Losing 19 seats is not what Dion or the Liberals had in mind. But then again, after seeing the Liberal leadership campaign which elected Dion, it was obvious there were party divides.
If the Liberals want to gain back power, this leadership convention has to be a coronation for someone, instead of an entertaining dogfight like the last one. Someone named Rae, Ignatieff or other candidate has to be unanimously selected. Pierre Trudeau could do that. Maybe Justin Trudeau will someday.
Regards,
Steve
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