The "Tru" twins of North America represent a new paradigm in politics, by speaking directly to people, leaping over the press, and party structures.

I would not count Trudeau out at all. There are enough photo - ops, and throngs of teen-age girls who will once again make JT look like a popular choice.

Rolled up sleeves, and all.

Trudeau represents the easy-going guy at the office who most "trust".. not that he will, can, or is going to do anything, but he is there to listen. He puts a concerned look on his face, and you feel you have found someone you can relate to. Nothing comes out of his mouth, and if it does, it has all the heft, and substance of a rice cracker.

That carries a lot of weight for enough people that if they are motivated to vote, will get him at least to first place (perhaps not a majority though)