Whether the government cares to admit it or not, Horwath's selection as leader of the NDP would prove a formidable obstacle for the Dalton McGuinty Liberals. She brings urban savvy, a fresh perspective and a strong social consciousness to the table. Perhaps, more importantly, like another community organizer-turned-politician named Barack Something-or-Other, Horwath's ability to mobilize community members around core issues could be a defining skill both at the convention and in a subsequent provincial election campaign.