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In politics, never say never.

And Now, For The Winter Of Our Discontent

Well, this blog had a short and happy life.

Frank McKenna chose family over the cheezy lure of national politics. He will not be running for the Liberal leadership. He will not be a guest on this blog. He will not be moving to 24 Sussex. But all of this is fine, because Frank has quite rightly recognized that life is about more than the great game of politics, even though he was one of its finest national players. This blogger (if not all New Brunswickers) wish him and Julie well.

A final, parting wish? If we can assure him that he would have only half-time responsibilities, can we draft Frank to return as NB Premier? He could do that job in his sleep, and still fare better than the current incumbent...

Homeward Bound

Frank McKenna has offered Stephen Harper his resignation. The letter in which he explained his reasoning is quite classy - no pot shots, no partisanship, just plain speaking Frank.

I bet a number of Apohaqui farmers are smiling over their tea this morning.

Is Frank the Next Mike?

As those of you who know your Canadian history are well aware, Lester (Mike) Pearson held the post of Canadian Ambassador to Washington some years before he became Prime Minister of Canada.
The ever humble Pearson rebuilt a demoralized Liberal party after the 1957-58 defeats, and (with some help) turned it into the highly-successful political and legislative architect of much of what we now love about Canada.

Canadians liked Mike because he was a lot like them - hard-working, honest, and always ready to make his country better. And his government left a profound legacy - medicare, the CPP, official bilingualism, a greater sense of the equality of all Canadians, and a proud standing in world affairs.

Now, Canadians have a chance to select the next Mike Pearson. And his name is Frank McKenna.

This rather unassuming (and unorganized - you should see my desk) blog has been created to help encourage Frank McKenna, Canada's current ambassador to the United States, to enter into the Liberal leadership race, and become Canada's next Mike.

In the months ahead, I will be posting my thoughts on this rather intriguing possibility, and I encourage others to join in. Moosehead drinkers unite, it's time to put one of our own in 24 Sussex.

As they say in Chatham Head, Let's just give-er!

The Red Wave

A National Movement to Make Frank McKenna Our Next PM