NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen is seen as a potential frontrunner within the NDP as the party begins to search for a replacement for outgoing leader Tom Mulcair. ( Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo )OTTAWA—NDP MP Nathan Cullen has been speaking with party elders and former leaders as he mulls a potential run for the leadership of the New Democrats. Cullen told the Star Wednesday his recent conversations around the leadership have been encouraging, and he hopes to make his decision within the week. While he maintains he still hasn’t made up his mind, Cullen offered a hint about what his leadership pitch to party members could be. It’s a really privilege to be in the conversation.” Cullen is seen as a potential frontrunner within the NDP as they begin to search for a replacement for outgoing leader Tom Mulcair.

Source: thestar June 01, 2016 19:32 UTC