from Common Dreams
If Barack Obama truly cared about endorsing a progressive economic leader, or even a leader of colour just like him, he could have chosen Jagmeet Singh of the left-wing New Democratic Party. But he didn’t... Former US President Barack Obama endorsed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bid for re-election.For the centrist status quo liberals, this is a moment of elation. Two tried-and-tested leaders that have respect on the international stage for being progressive heartthrobs, supporting each other against a mounting Conservative opposition. Sounds great.Except, it isn’t.The problems with this endorsement are being seen by both the Left and the Right.