Does anybody believe that if Bob Rae becomes the interim leader of the Liberal Party he won't run for the leadership of the party next year? I don't. It's not because Rae is not a man of honour. The former NDP premier of
Ontario
is an honest and a classy individual and I'm sure he won't break that promise to his party. But I think Liberals will ask him to run and they'll ask him to not keep his promise.
Let's face it, Rae is one of the most highly-skilled politicians in the country, never mind in his party. He's knowledgeable, a great communicator, and, without his streak of arrogance, real or perceived, he would have been elected leader of the Liberal Party a long time ago.
Rae could be in the private sector making a lot of money and involved in very fulfilling initiatives. I'm sure he could be appointed ambassador to Israel or any other prestigious position in
Canada
or abroad. He could be involved in academic activities with prestigious universities lecturing people around the world and much more.
Do you really believe that he's willing to give all this up for a puny salary as a Member of Parliament to spend his days and nights dealing with dozens and dozens of people in the party, and that the only thing they want is to see him leave? (Full story)
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