John Manley might win the next Liberal leadership race
John Manley has always shown himself to be someone who can reach across the isle and work in the interest of Canadians on crucial issues. All three Liberal leadership candidates have collateral damage at this point for showing their unity behind Dion and the coalition idea. Manley is saying what most Liberals are thinking based on what I can tell from friends in the party. This is exactly what needed to be said to Liberals and I am not saying that in a partisan way. Congratulations to Mr. Manley for having the courage to stop this trainwreck and saying what needed to be said. This is a leader Liberals should unite behind. He understands what really needs to be a priority for Canadians and also the party. It will be interesting to see if they simply dismiss him or consider his advice.
-Darryl
Update: If you visit Warren Kinsella's blog or if you look at articles like this one: it is clear Manley has opened the door for Michael Ignatieff to break from Dion and this coalition. Bob Rae made his move. Ignatieff now has a chance to make his as well. If he pulls out of the coalition idea it is pretty well over and that becomes the main leadership issue. If I was Iggy I would follow in the example of Rae. Go over Dion's head, pull out of the coalition and make a strong statement against it. That will be a winning position on that issue soon. Offer to work with Harper, rebuild the party and attempt to do what Manley is recommending. At this point Ignatieff cannot duck any longer and must be clear about where he stands. I think that is coming within days. In the past Ignatieff has also shown that he is able to work with Harper.
