Even on the third, the Globe knew what was coming...
McKenna, Manley already laying groundwork for Liberal leadership?
By JANE TABER
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 Page A7
The body isn't even warm yet, and already there are at least two senior Liberals -- Frank McKenna and John Manley -- who insiders say are quietly gearing up their leadership campaigns. The fact this is happening is an indication that some Liberals think Paul Martin's campaign is in deep trouble.
Indeed, at least one senior Liberal was stunned when the phone rang just before Christmas and Mr. McKenna was on the other end. The Canadian ambassador to the United States, and more important, the man who is rumoured to want to succeed Mr. Martin, is calling around to well-connected Liberals. In his so-called "holiday call" he did not specifically mention a possible leadership bid, but the insider said that was clearly the subtext.
In fact, Mr. McKenna, a former New Brunswick premier, did not ask directly for support, but was told by the insider that he could count on his help if he decides to seek the leadership. Other Liberals have expressed similar sentiments. Mr. McKenna is, said the insider, also careful to mention that there is no race "yet."
Meanwhile, former deputy prime minister, finance minister, foreign affairs minister and industry minister John Manley is holding a $200-a-ticket fundraiser for Ottawa West-Nepean Liberal candidate Lee Farnworth on Jan. 19. He is the guest speaker -- and laying the groundwork for his future?
posted by Manley Man at Thursday, January 12, 2006
3 Comments:
I hope Mr Martin wins - whoo hoo!
This may be our only chance, I don't think Manley would remove the notwithstanding clause.
My organization is very happy that Mr. Martin will ban the notwithstanding clause. It is about time we can gain the freedoms we deserve, protected by the Charter and the courts!
Canada is already one of the most free countries for us - whoo-hoo! Oh, Canada!
Bring on the boys!
http://www.nambla.org/
Vote Liberal!
Emmanuelle S.
Whoever you are, it's time to fire up this blog on Jan 24th and start posting more frequently. We need to get John's name out there. You need to post more than once every couple of weeks.
Anyway you look at it, this is a shakedown election. Harper wins, Martin is gone - Martin wins, Harper is gone.
Ironically, Martin, if he loses, he loses because of the actions of people he desperately tried to distance himself from.
They will resurface, cleansed of their sins, to give us the "New & Improved" Liberal party.
What was that saying, "doomed to repeat the past"?
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