Basstrap
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I don't think that the resistance to Ignatieff stems from an anti-intellectual movement. All the party leaders are academics after all. It's really as simple as not connecting with the people - not even really inspiring his base. In fact, I dare say that much of the NDP's recent popularity is grounded in disaffected "soft liberals."
The left side of the country is looking for someone with a strong voice, and Micheal's is not being heard. And his staff knows this, as evidenced by his recent "rise up" shtick (which is embarrassing, I think, as it smacks more of desperation and political maneuvering than true passion.)
The left side of the country is looking for someone with a strong voice, and Micheal's is not being heard. And his staff knows this, as evidenced by his recent "rise up" shtick (which is embarrassing, I think, as it smacks more of desperation and political maneuvering than true passion.)