Singh’s bad first impression

What new NDP leader Jagmeet Singh should have done was address this controversy in a way that’s both positive and apologetic.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured in a scrum on the Hill.
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Years ago, when I was working on a Republican senatorial primary campaign, my communications team found itself dealing with a bit of a crisis. What happened was, news got out that our candidate—a Republican—had once attended a Democratic fundraising event. And yes, as innocent...

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