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Amy Hamm: Avi Lewis claims NDP leadership in front of waving Palestinian flag
If the party hopes to regain relevance, it must reject this far-left extremism
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Avi Lewis’ win of the NDP leadership in Winnipeg this weekend was expected. Husband of famous author Naomi Klein, and grandson of 1970s NDP leader David Lewis, Avi Lewis entered the race with the air of nepotism and celebrity — a factor missing from the four other leadership hopefuls. Lewis identifies himself as a proud anti-capitalist and eco-socialist. He has never held elected office.
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His victory speech began with the words: “If it isn’t already obvious, we are building a new foundation for our party, and we are ready to come roaring back on the Canadian political stage.”
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