‘Anything’s possible now’: Liberal MPs shift from ‘hopelessness to optimism’ after Trudeau bows out, though this could fade without the ‘right’ leader
Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week that he would not lead the party in the next election, Liberal MPs say they feel bullish about their prospects in the next election, but also say this optimism could fade if the party fails to elect the “right” leader in the upcoming leadership race.
“I’m going back to my community excited for [the] campaign. I’ve never felt that before,” said a Liberal MP, who spoke on a not-for-attribution basis to speak candidly. “We need to find a leader that connects with Canadians.”
