It is nice to see that honesty and competence are sometimes recognized in politics. The latest example is the high rating that Québec Solidaire MNA Amir Khadir recently received in a Leger Marketing poll for Le Devoir and The Gazette. He placed Number 2 in the rankings, ahead of Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois who was fourth and miles ahead of Premier Jean Charest ranked 20th. While commentators were quick to point out that the Number One, Pierre Curzi, probably got his high ranking because of his previous media career, they were almost unanimous in praising Khadir for his well-informed questions and his careful preparation of his interventions in the National Assembly.
This is something of a feat: as the lone Québec Solidaire MNA, Khadir does not have the resources that leaders of other parties do. Nevertheless, he has presented a point of view considerably more progressive and thoughtful than the supposedly leftish Parti Québécois. Check out his press conferences for some good responses to probing questions.
At the moment he and his party appear to be the bright light in Quebec--even Canadian--politics. What they've succeeded in doing should be an example for progressives elsewhere, including on the federal scene.
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