Reply #2

I understand it was an opinion piece, but I think it made some pretty simplistic statements and comparisons of Harper, Mulcair, and Layton, and didn't give any solid analysis as to why Rae gets a free pass. If anyone believes that Layton was all sunshine and rainbows, and lacked political opportunism then they really haven't followed Layton and the NDP's ascent over the last decade. And the assumption that Canadians want a 'nice' leader ignores the fact that many Canadians ARE angry, and feel betrayed by the waffling leadership, pandering, broken campaign promises, corruption and stagnation in Ottawa. Since parliament has resumed, Mulcair has demonstrated that he is nothing like Harper and the Conservatives, but rather articulate, focused and representing the concerns of everyday Canadians. I find that refreshing.