Blog of Adam Daifallah -- author, journalist, law student. Lover of politics, writing, golf, curling, fitness, fashion, bacon and maple products -- not necessarily (but probably) in that order. Partisan of the Anglosphere. Contact me via email at adam@daifallah.com. This summer I am joined by Keir Wilmut and Omar Soliman.

Friday, April 28, 2006

Gerard Kennedy, the man to beat

Well, there certainly isn't a shortage of Liberal leadership candidates. The candidate to watch is Gerard Kennedy, the ex-Ontario education minister. He's not that well known outside Ontario, but this is a good thing for him.

He's already being called a "dark horse" but I would go further and say he's the front-runner.

This is an impressive guy who is exactly what the Liberals need right now. As more Liberals meet him, the more they'll realize it. He's smart, bilingual, young and most importantly has absolutely zero baggage from the Martin/Chretien years. He's the guy who will actually spend the next 5-10 years solving the Liberal Party's problems, which is what the next leader will have to do. Watch Kennedy get a lot of support from those who believe the writing is on the wall for the next election (read: Harper majority) and are willing to do the long-term thinking-type of rebuilding that is required.

# posted by Adam Daifallah : 12:49 PM

  

 

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