Lewis Wins NDP Leadership, Faces Western Rifts

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AB Lewis just snagged the federal NDP leadership on the first ballot,

pulling in 56% of the votes at the Winnipeg Convention.

The former journalist and activist, who's the son of Exxonterial NDP boss,

Steven Lewis, and grandson of past federal leader David Lewis, beat out.

Challengers like Heather McPherson, with 29%.

Alberta NDP head Nihid Nenshi wasted no-time firing shots,

saying Lewis's direction, and good for his province,

since the guy openly rooted against.

Their NDP government, back in the day,

Saskatchewan's Carla Beck piled on to,

calling his hard-no-on new fossil fuel projects,

ideological, and out-of-touch with the 40,000 jobs tied.

To resources there, these prairie leaders made it clear they're keeping distance.

Nenshi pointed out thousands of Alberta members ditched federal NDP ties last year,

and Beck said she'd only meet if Lewis flips his stance to grasp their economic realities.

Lewis hid back in his victory speech,

stressing the parties locked in on working folks,

even if they clash on details, calling it proof their big 10, is expanding.

Meanwhile, Ontario's merit styles cheered him on,

hyping a united push for everyday Canadians.

Opposition heavyweights like Pierre-Poyev and Mark Carney also sent congrats.

Eing battles ahead on inflation and the economy, but those Western.

Riffs hint at choppy waters as Lewis steers the federal ship forward.