I’m shocked at McKenna’s decision to bow out of the Liberal leadership race, but this is certainly great news for the Liberal Party in my opinion. The prospect of a McKenna coronation was extremely unappealing to me for a wide range of reasons: 1. It would scare off a lot of prospective candidates. Now, many […]

I’m not sure I believe this, but if it’s true, it will certainly shake the Liberal leadership race up quite a bit.

Obviously, I don’t know the inner working of Stephen Harper’s mind (only the scientist who programmed him truly does), or of the Conservative Party of Canada for that matter. But, like analyzing daily poll results and Liberal leadership speculation, I think all bloggers are required to engage in a little bit of wild Cabinet speculation. […]

I’m still in negotiations with Hellyer’s people to try and convince him to run. His following in Vulcan should help him deliver the MacLeod riding (you only really need 4 or 5 instant Trekkies to take it over anyways), if nothing else. However, should Paul turn down the offer, I think Liberals everywhere should take […]

I’m hesitant to call this guy a “serious” candidate, because I don’t put much stock in his chances. But, unlike my previous post, this is a serious rumour. I’ve heard from the son of an Ottawa power player that Glenn Murray is considering a run at the Liberal Leadership. Glenn just better hope that he […]

With my guy out of the race, I’ve been browsing the rumoured names: Anne McLellan, Allan Rock, George Smitherman, Gerard Kennedy, Lloyd Axworthy, Dennis Mills, Ujjal Dosanj, Clyde Wells. It seems every individual in Canada who has ever remotely been associated with the Liberal Party is being called into service. So, Calgary Grit is pleased […]

Now that the election is done, we can get back to discussing issues which all Canadians care about. Namely: Is there anyone out there who likes the new CBC graphics and intro music for their news shows?

On the news last night, they showed Stephen Harper shaking his daughter’s hands as he sent his kids off to their new elementary school. In Ottawa. In Canada.

John Manley becomes the first high profile candidate to take a pass at the Liberal leadership, for personal reasons. Sigh. I had all but decided to support John for leadership this time around. Yes, yes, I know the prospect of a Harper-Manley debate is enough to put you to sleep just thinking about it, but […]

Thanks to the close to fifty people who entered. I’ve added the scores up and am prepared to crown a “Champion of Miscellaneous Canadian Political Prognostication” in the First (annual?) Off-Beat Election Pool. Before I reveal the winners, here are the question answers: 1. Will the Liberals win a seat in Alberta (10 points)NO 2. […]