Avi Lewis could be set for a big NDP leadership win, but remains polarizing within the party
Fundraising totals usually track closely to vote counts, putting Lewis on course for a first-ballot win on Sunday
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis is heading into this weekend’s NDP leadership convention as the clear favourite to win it all.
Lewis, a loud and proud eco-socialist slinging a host ...
Lewis's lead in fundraising, combined with his history of polarizing policy proposals and the Leap Manifesto incident, suggest that he may face challenges unifying the party. The absence of some provincial sections at the Winnipeg convention highlights these divisions. It is crucial for the NDP to consider the potential electability concerns associated with Lewis's stance against fossil fuels in resource communities where they have traditionally performed well. This situation serves as an opport...
