Reply #7: Name recognition

[canuckagainstBush]

The only reason Dryden comes up so high in those public opinion polls is because he has more name recognition among the general public than any of the other candidates. Name recognition among the general public has nothing to do with winning the party leadership. I really like Dryden, in fact I've seen him in person several times, he's very sincere but he just doesn't have leadership qualities that will inspire and captivate people.

I'll be attending the convention as a delegate for Gerard Kennedy. I support Gerard because he has a clear policy platform (Afghanistan review, National Education Policy, acclaimed immigration policy, among others), a flawless record as Education Minister and food bank director, and the communication skills to excite people and sell his policies. If Gerard becomes leader, there will finally a leader of a national party who is exciting, inspiring and has policy depth.