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Justin Trudeau is undoubtedly very charismatic. At the same time, I'd say he is still far too green on too many issues. Or maybe he just isn't smart enough to play this game properly. Or maybe both.
Take his immediate response to the Boston marathon bombing. While his "look at root causes" comment is undoubtedly correct, it was completely out of place given the time and context the comment was made. There is a time and a place of soul searching and investigation for root causes, but you don't do that kind of thing until after the dust has settled. Harper was right in chiding him for the initial response. When the incident first surfaced, condolences, emotions management, and safety reassurances are the top priorities for a national leader.
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