NDP- will they have a rebirth?

[al_keda]

And Jagmeet seemed to phone it in that last year. Unprepared for interviews, just didn't seem to be all there.

[Dr Strangelove]

NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions

[Dr Strangelove]

He advocates for a public option for groceries, a 21st-century electricity grid powered by renewable energy, and a Canadian Green New Deal to create millions of jobs.

He highlights that 1% of Canadians control as much wealth as 80% of the population, emphasizing the need to redistribute wealth to rebuild universal public services and transition away from fossil fuels.

Lewis advocates for a public developer to build non-market, non-profit, supportive, and cooperative housing. He argues against the current approach of giving public money to private corporations. He highlights Vienna's successful public housing model.

[Dr Strangelove]

Nenshi's 'blunt' message to federal NDP: Don't mess this up for Alberta

- He explicitly referenced past tensions between Rachel Notley and Jagmeet Singh over pipelines.


Where the Federal Candidates Stand
Avi Lewis
- Most left‑wing candidate; strongest fundraising.
- Opposes increasing fossil fuel production.
- This puts him directly at odds with several provincial NDP governments.
- Says disagreements are normal and resolvable.
Heather McPherson
- Only sitting NDP MP in the race.
- Represents an Edmonton riding that overlaps with Nenshi’s base.
- More aligned with pragmatic provincial NDP positions.
Rob Ashton
- Union leader; sharply criticized Lewis.
- Says Lewis’s politics “turn New Democrats against each other.”
- Argues provincial NDP leaders don’t need Ottawa lecturing them.

[al_keda]

You should watch Rachael Gilmores' interviews with all the candidates.

Very informative.

[Dr Strangelove]

I have no appetite for opposition parties in a time of war.

[Dr Strangelove]

TLDR Avi is the only one with a plan at all that will fit the base and have a chance at winning a seat. IMHO I see the NDP getting 2 seats next election. If I had to vote it would be with Heather thou.