For those out of the loop, Olivia is a former school board trustee, city councillor, and NDP MP.

As well, she is the widow of Jack Layton.

Her victory tonight, on a progressive, renter-focused campaign, is a massive
win for the left!

  • neonfire@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    As well, she is the widow of Jack Layton.

    Why tf does this matter? Let her stand on her own two feet. Who she fucked shouldn’t matter.

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      2 years ago

      I think she should be defined by her own achievements, which is why I listed those first. But it’s a fun fact for people out of the loop that she was married to Jack - a lot of younger people don’t know that.

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      I think it also gives her a bit of credos.

      Of course, it’s not an accomplishment, but it’s definitely a testament of her character. If you believe that Jack Layton was authentically progressive, it reasons that his wife is too.

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      They clearly deeply influenced each other. Why are you so upset about it, do you feel like people are not giving her the credit she deserves? Because I don’t see that happening here.