So far, the New Democrats are doing their best to stay out of the way. The party's official position, according to a spokesperson, is that the NDP supports the status quo (that is, it sides with McGuinty) but wants more money spent on schools (that is, it doesn't side with McGuinty).
But as the campaign progresses towards its Oct. 10 finish, NDP Leader Howard Hampton may not have the luxury of staying silent. Already, the language is heating up – both from politicians and interest groups.
The 'luxury' of staying silent? How can a party remain relevant while being virtually silent on one of the campaign's biggest issues? If the NDP supports the status quo, fair enough, though I disagree with their position. But they sure aren't doing a good job at differentiating themselves from the Liberals. Believe it or not, Dalton McGuinty seems to be doing a better job at defending public education (with a dose of Catholicism) than Howard Hampton.
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How can a party remain relevant while being virtually silent on one of the campaign's biggest issues?
What do the following words/phrases remind you of:
NDP, 1988, Election, Massive Failure?
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