Who is Jack Layton?

If Ed Broadbent was still the leader of the NDP, my life would be easier - I'd know who to vote for. But he isn't - we have Jack Layton now. But, who is Jack Layton??

Well, he used to be a city councilor in Toronto. He and his girlfriend (now wife) Olivia Chow, lived in subsidized housing. He didn't think it was a big deal since they were paying market value, but he didn't seem to realize that by taking one of the subsidized units, there was one less affordable housing unit for someone who needed it.

Have you heard how much he's promising? He can't possibly live up to his financial promises - unless he puts our country is serious debt. What a desperate man. My daughter is thinking of voting for him - he promises better health care and lower tuitions. That matters to her. Well, to me too, but I have other issues I need to look at.

Personally, I can't get past the fact that he looks like a 60's porn star. He should shave that moustache. My daughter has no idea what I'm talking about - she was born in the 80's.


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