Dion’s weak retail politics skills behind low Liberal fundraising numbers: expert

'Ideally you want a leader who causes wallets to fly open everywhere he or she goes, especially if you're going to be relying on individual donations,' says Heather McIvor

Aside from having to work within new political financing rules that limit donations to political parties, the Liberals are having a difficult time getting members to open their wallets because of Liberal leader Stéphane Dion, says Heather McIvor, an expert on political parties, and if Mr. ...

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