Fuddle Duddle Prediction Desk Picks Deros in Round 2

On a rainy day in Montreal, the scene is set for a showdown in the north end riding of Papineau.

I planned to record the festivities but alas, my video camera is broken, so I will only watch from the sidelines.

The big story in this riding is the great leaps and strides Justin Trudeau has made in his first foray into elected Canadian politics. He had many doubters in the LPC(Q), and he was going to have to earn the respect of a few people, especially after prancing into the last leadership to support the most centralist, unilingual candidate in the field.

While there may be room for Justin Trudeau in Quebec, there is scarcely any room to continue the Liberal centralist policy that is out of step with the times and out of step with Quebec politics. We should never underestimate a Trudeau, but I think a little compromising may in order for the young Trudeau if he wins the nomination today.

Justin enters today as an underdog. He has the most first ballot support, but no second ballot support. I know the situation is eerily ironic, but it was not created by any of his detractors, just the situation Justin put himself in by choosing a riding with two large ethnic voting blocs, the Greeks and the Italians.

Deros has not gotten much publicity in this affair but if she wins, she will also make for a great candidate and a great MP. A city councilor for 7 years, she also won her seat with landslide margins, including sovereigntists’ votes. Her opposition to Robert Bourassa Extension may also encourage area voters to come out and support her come election time.

Many friends will be in attendance. I believe the entire former youth crew is getting back together today to witness the madness. It should be on the news as well. It will take place at College Andre Grasset on Cremazie near St-Hubert. Speeches will likely start at 1PM.

Good Luck to All