Political Name Changes: A Rose By Any Name

Or perhaps never a rose. It could be a stinking weed or even a better flower. The NDP (New Democratic Party) of Canada is looking at changing their name and dropping the "New." One reason stated is that people who are newer to Canada (and maybe those not so new) see the "New" and think that the party hasn't been around very long, and is less experienced.

Fair enough, and it's not the first time the NDP have gone through a transition. Its roots are in two parties, the Canadian Labour Congress and