Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau addressed a number of regional issues during his visit to Windsor, but his comments on the Paul Martin Building drew the most interest.
Asked about the crumbling building that workers have had to cover with black plastic sheeting, Trudeau says "I'd like to think it's not an issue of partisanship."
Taking it a step further, he adds, "I worry this government has some terrible habits in terms of how it regards political opponents."
The eyesore is just one of the percieved Conservative flaws pointed out by Trudeau as he ended his tour across Windsor.
Trudeau was also critical of ongoing delays in securing U.S. funding for a new U.S. Customs plaza, "This is a great example of where having a poor relationship with the U.S. and our pm and the pres is causing a difficulties
Joel Bentley, president of the federal NDP's Windsor-West Riding Association, say he isn't surprised bu Trudeau's visit, but thinks the Liberals will have to work hard to take a seat in Windsor-Essex.
"I think we share the same criticisms...This is an NDP stronghold, we are very good down here, we're ready to go with this election campaign."
Political science professor Lydia Miljan says all the parties are in campaign mode, even though she doesn't expect an election until the fall.
And she believes Windsor-Tecumseh will be a popular stopo for all parties, "Because Joe Comartin is retiring, so that seat's open and it could go any way, its been NDP, Liberal and Conservative."
Asked for reaction to Trudeau's comments on the Paul Martin Building, Essex MP Jeff Watson opted instead to attack his lack of policy, that he voted against the Chrysler bailout and his proposed tax on marijuana.
