Triumphalism runneth over

Bob Rae talks to Postmedia.

Bob Rae talks to Postmedia.

Rae was critical of the “triumphalism” that has marked the government’s attitude during this session of Parliament is a problem, saying it has eliminated the “give-and-take” that is the mark of a truly functioning democracy.

However, the Liberal leader said Canadians will turn on that brand of politicking in the long run. “I think there’s a growing appetite in the country for a very candid discussion about the nature of how our democracy is or is not working,” he said. “I think that’s a real issue for people.”