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OTTAWA — A “Draft Cullen” campaign website has popped up in the aftermath of Nathan Cullen’s decision Friday not to run for the NDP’s federal leadership — but the B.C. MP, previously viewed as a front-runner, says he won’t be swayed.

“It’s more flattering and funny than anything else, and it’s not going to sway my opinion,” Cullen said Tuesday, hours after a declaration of “unofficial” candidacy by Toronto MPP Cheri DiNovo. “I’m good. I didn’t come to the decision quickly or easily so I feel confident. I’m flattered, it’s nice, people are keen.”

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The website draftcullen.ca says it holds out hope Cullen will reconsider his decision.

“That’s why we need to show Nathan how much support he has from all across this country for his positive progressive vision for a Canada where nobody is left behind.”

Website visitors can fill out a form and sign a petition.