"The bottom line is, unenspired opposition leadership" and strong economy tend to give the incumbent (I.e. Liberals) the edge.

So what do the majority of ranters in this page do?  They concentrate on all the shortcomings (perceived and actual) of the incumbent.  

So what about those Conservatives, eh?  (Silent pause) No? That tells you something.  Nooooobody knows.  Two years to make an impact. Any impact. 

Question at this very early stage of the new leader: is his strident opposition on the  Khadr decision enough to kick start this party?  (Silent pause) Nooooobody knows. On-the-street poll question: who is the new leader of the Conservative party? (Silent pause). I suspect not many could tell the pollsters...

THIS is the story, people.  Sad about Rona...