Manley begins building for leadership run
John Manley has begun testing the waters for a new leadership run.
In finding them a bit brackish Manley said, "When you make a decision
as a minister, all kinds of forces line up to make it happen, whereas
now when I make a decision in my new life I have to actually implement
it.". Which is true, leading him to call up his old organizational
partners of Andrew Kania, the Ontario co-chair of his 2003 leadership
campaign.
On Saturday the 17th of September, Mr. Manley, the former deputy prime
minister, attended a barbecue for about 300 people at the home of the
Brampton lawyer who was the the Ontario co-chair of his 2003
leadership campaign.
Mr. Kania said that most guests were from Ontario, but some flew in
from across the country. Mr. Manley gave a speech that left many
believing he plans to seek the leadership, he suggested.
"John Manley did not commit to running, but it is anticipated by all
that he will be a candidate next time," Mr. Kania said. "We're not
organizing to defeat Martin. We're going to help him in the next
election.
"Most people are realistic. Most people anticipate there will be a
minority government next time. If there's a minority government, most
senior Liberals that I speak with agree that Martin has to go fast."
Mr. Manley has indicated that he could seek the leadership next time,
with many urging a more active campaign on his part.
Mentioned as recently as October 2nd in the Toronto star as the only
serious contender to Frank McKenna (who is conveniently out of the
country - and unable to organize); Manley is seen to need to only
begin organizing to draw the vast numbers of individuals needed for a
leadership race under the new Canada Elections Act.
posted by Manley Man at Sunday, October 09, 2005
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Glad to see John is planning to run. He always struck me as the most sensible and experienced of the liberal leadership contenders.
Manley is a chicken little who weazled out last time. Canada needs leaders who are ready to face tough challenges - John Manley isn't one of them. One of the biggest jokes going on LibBlogs is the two campaigns for Manley and Cauchon. Nothing but fantasy for two candidates that generate no excitement and no ability to win delegates. Move over and let the real candidates slug it out: McKeeena, Brison, Dryden, Pettigrew, Ignaitiaff.
You are right. John Manley does not have what it takes to be Leader.
Your other choices offer excitement for next time.
Dryden for excitement? Have you ever heard him speak?
The only likely person from your list is Brison.
Manley would be a terrible choice. To even sugest he could take the leadership of the Liberal party is absaurd. The liberals need a leader, not one thar can't make up his mind, Oh wait that would make him just like Martin. I take that back. He would be perfect. Harper will have a majority for a second term.
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