Canadian Liberal Leadership Election 2013

[Zioneer]

I don't know why, but even though I don't understand French, Canadian elections are easier for me to understand and follow than UK or Aussie elections. Going to be following these Canadian politics threads, though obviously cheering on the NDP and to the lesser extent the Liberals.

I understand that Justin Trudeau is a "charismatic young scion of a beloved/hated politician" type, but at a loss about Canadian Liberal politics beyond that. I assume he hasn't gotten the party united behind him, so who are the prominent anti-JT contenders?

EDIT: Whoops, nevermind, noticed the first page.

[Zioneer]

Is it just me, or does JT have no intellectual weight whatsoever? From what I've seen of him (admittedly little), he seems to be coasting on charisma and his father's image. Again, I have very little experience with Canadian politics and personalities, but Justin Trudeau seems to be a (charismatic and good at fundraising) lightweight.