Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie reacts to winning the leadership of the Ontario Liberal party in Toronto on Dec. 2, 2023. Political commentator Michael Taube predicts she's in for a rough ride.

Michael Taube: Bonnie Crombie will regret her decision to lead the Ontario Liberals

Winning the leadership race has left her at the helm of a perpetually sinking ship

by · National Post

Bonnie Crombie became the new Ontario Liberal leader on Dec. 2. The mayor of Mississauga since 2014, who formerly served as a city councillor and Liberal MP, seems upbeat about this next stage of her career. It’s an opportunity for her to shine on the provincial scene, and potentially serve as a white knight if she can rebuild a party that’s been in complete tatters since losing power in 2018.

Randall Denley: Bonnie Crombie's dismal little victoryNew Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie is supposed to be the saviour of her party, the candidate endorsed by what’s left of the party establishment, the political all-star with name recognition and electability. Her campaign was so sure that she’d blow away her three bright, but little known, opponents that they predicted a first ballot victory.Randall Denley, 03 Dec 2023Sabrina Maddeaux: Ontario Liberals would do well to avoid 'Queen NIMBY' becoming party leaderMississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has launched what certainly looks like a campaign website to become the next Ontario Liberal leader. Many establishment politicos consider her a front-runner in the race, even though she’s yet to officially enter it.Sabrina Maddeaux, 08 Jun 2023