Fighting Politicians

Thomas Mulcair and Bob Rae are taking part in a war of words.

The New Democrats and Liberals are battling to see who will oppose the Conservatives as national alternative. The fighting escalated after a new poll suggested the NDP is gaining popularity since Mulcair was elected in late March.

 Rae, the interim Liberal leader, went as far as calling Mulcair a “mini-Harper” due to his ultra-partisan style. For his part, Mulcair clearly indicated that he thinks the Liberals are irrelevant.

The NDP is leading the way in Quebec, which is Mulcair’s home base. They are also leading polls in British Columbia.