Back in May we said that if Justin Trudeau became leader of the Liberal Party it would be the last political act of his father. Correction. If, as a public opinion poll out today says, Justin could easily lead the Liberals to power in Ottawa, that will be the last political act of the late Pierre Trudeau. It’s remarkable. Young Trudeau may turn out to be the most able new political newcomer since Wilfred Laurier. But it is absolutely true that he starts his run for the top with an enormous advantage — his father’s name. Without it, Justin would be, if not nobody, certainly just an another also ran. As the old saying has it — it’s better to lucky than smart. (and we’re not saying Justin isn’t smart. But he is luckier than smart). Previous post. National Post
