Gnarley’s Theory of Political Devolution Part II

The waitress returned with two virgin scotch on the rocks.  The smile on her face was recognition that she had seen this before; two friends about to embark on an afternoon's session.  But, unlike those she had witnessed in the past, the conversation would not be about sports, cars or women.  The subject, this afternoon, was to be focused purely on politics; a vice as destructive as any other.

Although my old friend was certain to eventually lead the discussion to Muskrat Falls, I was hoping to get his opinion on some other burning issues.  I was particularly interested in getting the old economist's view of the Province's fiscal woes.   

But, it was clear that Uncle Gnarley was not yet finished with the topic of leadership.  To move the conversation along, I lobbed what I clearly recognized was not a double play pitch.

"Uncle Gnarley, if you put aside your belief that Dunderdale is a lame duck Premier, what do you consider to be her biggest weakness, as a leader?"