One begins to long for the decisiveness and efficiency of the American political system. One day the president, behind in the polls and given no chance of recovering, decides not to seek re-election. The next day his replacement as the party’s standard-bearer has been proposed, seconded and confirmed.
Compare the state of play in Canada. The Liberals, under Justin Trudeau, are as much as 20 points behind in the polls, and have been for more than a year. There isn’t any doubt as to the cause: It is the policies and persona of the leader. Neither is there much doubt about the solution. Either the policies must change, or the leader, if not both.
