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The speculation, as it does, began moments after leader Thomas Mulcair announced he would resign follow a devastating leadership review just over a week ago. While none of those thought to be contenders for his successor are yet willing to say so — lest they be seen as too eager to rush in — there is a baseline of support for some of the highest profile New Democrats in the country, even those who say they don’t want to run.

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A recent Mainstreet Research Poll for Postmedia reveals the New Democrats continue to lag in the polls — at 13 per cent to 27 per cent for the Conservatives and 44 per cent for the Liberals — and they are equally divided as to who would be best to lead them back into contention.

A plurality of the 598 New Democrats in the April 15 and 16 survey of 5,012 Canadians are undecided — 26 per cent — but some leadership potentials enjoy stronger support.

Bilingual Nathan Cullen, who represents a B.C. riding, has already been described by some observers as a natural leader of the party’s diminished caucus and 17 per cent of his party agrees.