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Originally Posted by Thunderball
Dion didn't look good... there's no two ways about it. But Layton simply sounded like an angry drunk at the local pub. If people are impressed by baseless bluster, then yeah, go Jack go. If Layton was a centre-right leader and his mindless bluster was aimed at the lefties like that, I still don't think I could vote for him. Its fine to engage in a good attack or two... but it needs to be measured, and mixed in with solid leadership, charisma and intelligence.
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I agree and good for Paikin on calling Layton on some of his more ridiculous claims. But there is a large segment that is voting solely based on anti-Harper feelings and I think Layton got that segment on his side tonight. Dion looked absolutely weak and defenseless in the way of Layton's attacks. And what's worse is that Layton was right on a lot of things, Dion supported this government over 40 times. Not very good for an opposition leader.
Against Harper however, you are right. His attacks were pathetic and baseless and easily deflected by the Prime Minister.