Who Is The Best Replacement For Jack Layton?

Today's poll question; who do you think would be the most effective replacement for Jack Layton as NDP leader? I've already asked who you think the leader will be, but I'm curious to know who would be the best. Personally I think there is little doubt that Gary Doer would be their best possible replacement, I just don't see the hard left of the party accepting Doer as leader (assuming Doer even wants the job). Thomas Mulcair would be the most destructive leader, and for that reason Tories should probably be endorsing his candidacy. As an aside, might I say what a wonderful and noble man Tom Mulcair is.  Libby Davies may or may not run, but she has a zero percent chance of ever being elected Prime Minister, and for that reason I believe she has a zero percent chance of being selected leader. Layton's inner circle seem to be pumping Brian Topp, but he's a failed coup away from his next nervous breakdown (although I'd take him over Mulcair in a heartbeat). There has been speculation about Paul Dewar as a potential candidate, but he strikes me as an overly sensitive self-righteous blowhard. It is not known if Peggy Nash will run, but she will likely get the endorsement of the unions.

Bob Rae will not be included in this webpoll. He was alright as a possible replacement, but I can't in good conscious include him as an option for most effective replacement. I'm sorry.

As I asked when Jack Layton stepped down.

IF JACK LAYTON IS UNABLE TO RETURN AS LEADER OF THE NDP, WHO DO YOU EXPECT THE NEXT PERMANENT LEADER TO BE?


Tom Mulcair (29%)
Bob Rae (25%)
None of the above (18%)
Libby Davies (9%)
Peggy Nash (4%)
Pat Martin (4%)
Charlie Angus (2%)
Nycole Turmel (2%)
Linda Duncan (1%)