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Jagmeet Singh says he’s still the right person to lead NDP despite falling support (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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[–] Undearius 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Singh was asked if he’s still the right leader for the party.

“So if you want to defend health care, I’m your guy. I’m the only one that’s committed to defending health care, fighting back against privatization, not letting people profit off the pain of Canadians,” he said.

Singh said both the Liberals and Conservatives are proposing cuts to federal spending [...]

Either the question was asked poorly or he didn't understand because he clearly was not answering the question that was asked.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

One of the frustrating new realities of politicians these days is that they basically all follow the mantra of "don't answer the question that was asked, answer the question that you wish was asked". It's extremely frustrating.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, but the same thing can be said of most politicians these days. They stick to their talking points and don't go off-script much.

I mean I hate it too, but it's what politics is now.

[–] Undearius 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I unfortunately understand that but it's more that the headline is using the "non-answer" for their question.

"Are you the right leader for the NDP?"

"I am absolutely the right leader for the country"

Title: "Singh says he is the right leader for the NDP"

I suppose it could be a good way to combat their non-answers by using it literally to quote them and make them look dumb.