Here It Comes...

Don't get me wrong, I am excited and happy that Dion and Kennedy have merged to create the dynamic duo, but I can't help but wait to hear all the BS Dion bloggers are going to spew about Kennedy now he has joined their team.

Just a week ago, Dion supporters hated Kennedy, and I bet now they think he is the second best man in the country.

This isn't a case of disliking the candidate, but his supporters. Cue the lip service immediately.

And go and win this damn thing Stephane, the country needs you more than ever.

Goodale Endorses Rae

Very disappointing that Ralph would back this guy .

I was hoping that Goodale would stay neutral given his high profile within the party.

An Endorsement of Sorts???

This Quebec controversy is going to decide the Liberal Leadership without a doubt, and many people who have been solidly behind other candidates are now reconsidering their options. Well the only option is going to be Gerard Kenndy because he is the only candidate with the balls to stand up for the country.

I knew Gerard would not back the Harper motion, and I am glad to see fellow Liberals like this fellow come over to the man who truly stands for Liberal renewal and for what's right for all Canadians.

The Puck Drops Tonight --- Predictions Anyone?

Hard to believe that it was only 4 months ago, when the Hartford Whalers, errr Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. Tonight, they begin their quest for repeat when the puck drops in Raleigh against the Buffalo Sabres. Closer to home, the Leafs and Sens will open things up in Toronto.

With the NHL as balanced as it has ever been, prognosticating has become an adventure. It is almost as tough as predicting the outcome of the Leadership Race.

Here is what I see breaking down this year in the NHL.

East
1. Ottawa
2. Carolina
3. Rangers
4. Buffalo
5. Atlanta
6. Montreal
7. Philadelphia
8. New Jersey

West
1. Anaheim
2. Calgary
3. Detroit
4. San Jose
5. Nashville
6. Minnesota
7. Dallas
8. Columbus

Cup Final...
Anaheim over Buffalo

Time for everyone elses.

Kennedy or Dion to win in the end.

Despite GK's stunningly poor performance in Quebec, I believe he is still very much in the running due to his great deal of success throughout the rest of the country especially here in Ontario where he is neck and neck with Iggy for top honours.

Now on to yet another scenario. I believe that either Dion or Kennedy will end up the next Leader, here is why;

I believe that one will endorse the other after the second ballot, giving either a solid second place standing over Rae. Now even though Iggy and Rae are old friends, I believe Bob will throw his support behind either Kennedy or Dion because of the obvious differences on policy that Rae and Iggy have. This would obviously put either Kennedy or Dion over the top and give them the Leadership.

Despite the many naysayers out there, Kennedy still has a legitimate shot at this; he will just need to work his ass off in the meantime.

Get out and vote, Eh!

Super Weekend has arrived. Just a reminder that all Liberals should do their best to get out and vote this weekend (even if they are not voting GK).

This is the first major step renewing our party, and a strong showing at the DSM's by all Liberals will show the Tories that we are on the road to renewal.

Good luck to all prospective Delegates.

Why I Endorse Gerard Kennedy

Originally, I started this blog back in June with a simple 1 line endorsement of Gerard Kennedy without really stating why I am in his camp. Now with just a couple months before the Convention, where I believe he will become the next Liberal Leader, I am going to put some reasoning behind my endorsement.

First off, Gerard is a person who brings about total Party renewal. He has no ties to the previous Leaders of the party, who are evidently still fighting to this day. There is no one better than Gerard to be the face of the 'Renewed' Liberal Party.

Gerard gets things done. He just doesn't sit around, hold press conferences all the time or explain ad nauseum how he can change things; he just goes out and does it. All of his professional and political life Gerard has been a results oriented person, and his track record for getting results speaks volumes about how driven the man truly is.

He is in my opinion, the only one in this race truly capable of beating Harper and the neo-cons in the next election, and the Tories know this. His appeal to all Canadians from coast to coast as Liberal Leader will be contagious as we will see a Leader who evokes a positive energy unlike one we have seen in a generation.

I am only one person with an opinion and my hope is that the rest of us Liberals out there have the courage to stand behind Gerard in his desire not only to make the Liberal Party stronger, but also our great Nation even stronger as well.