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Daradon · 03-22-2013, 06:51 PM

I do believe that there is a split even among Liberal faithful on whether or not Justin is the right man to lead the party. I haven't looked at the new polls as much as you guys have, but I've gotten this feeling in just talking to liberal supporters/left wing-centerist voters. Even myself, who most here would probably call left, but I would counter I'm centrist as I have voted conservative before, like many really don't know what to make of the guy. I think he's got an upside as well as a down side. There was a female candidate who I thought was the way to go, but I believe she dropped out already. Wasn't watching too closely cause for me it doesn't really matter till one person wins the leadership race, as I'm not going to be voting for a candidate. I have no political affiliation and doubt I ever will.

For me, and I think for a lot of people, I think the reasoning may be this... That he might not be the best candidate, but he might have the best chance of winning, just based on name and appeal. He'll get a lot of the uninformed vote because of his youth, name, and charisma. Not that winning cause of those qualities are a good thing if you don't have other qualities, but in politics one often picks the horse most likely to win, rather than the best man or woman for the job. You could have the smartest, nicest, most level-headed candidate out there, but if they're ugly and have no charisma, they'll probably tank your party.

It really puts me in a rough spot because I'm very unhappy with the CPC right now based on a number of factors. I was quite happy with them in the minority years, I thought they did a good job when the other parties were looking over their shoulder, but there are a good 4 or more decisions they've made since then that I'm am directly opposed to. So I would really like to vote for another party this time around. But, I don't think I could vote for Trudeau.

On the other hand, I do believe he is better than the last two leaders they put in charge. Dion and Ignatieff.

Course, in my riding it really doesn't matter. But as a voter you think about these things even if it's a pointless vote you are casting.

03-22-2013, 06:51 PM	#285
Daradon Has lived the dream! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home... Exp:	I do believe that there is a split even among Liberal faithful on whether or not Justin is the right man to lead the party. I haven't looked at the new polls as much as you guys have, but I've gotten this feeling in just talking to liberal supporters/left wing-centerist voters. Even myself, who most here would probably call left, but I would counter I'm centrist as I have voted conservative before, like many really don't know what to make of the guy. I think he's got an upside as well as a down side. There was a female candidate who I thought was the way to go, but I believe she dropped out already. Wasn't watching too closely cause for me it doesn't really matter till one person wins the leadership race, as I'm not going to be voting for a candidate. I have no political affiliation and doubt I ever will. For me, and I think for a lot of people, I think the reasoning may be this... That he might not be the best candidate, but he might have the best chance of winning, just based on name and appeal. He'll get a lot of the uninformed vote because of his youth, name, and charisma. Not that winning cause of those qualities are a good thing if you don't have other qualities, but in politics one often picks the horse most likely to win, rather than the best man or woman for the job. You could have the smartest, nicest, most level-headed candidate out there, but if they're ugly and have no charisma, they'll probably tank your party. It really puts me in a rough spot because I'm very unhappy with the CPC right now based on a number of factors. I was quite happy with them in the minority years, I thought they did a good job when the other parties were looking over their shoulder, but there are a good 4 or more decisions they've made since then that I'm am directly opposed to. So I would really like to vote for another party this time around. But, I don't think I could vote for Trudeau. On the other hand, I do believe he is better than the last two leaders they put in charge. Dion and Ignatieff. Course, in my riding it really doesn't matter. But as a voter you think about these things even if it's a pointless vote you are casting.