OUT-Remont

I don't like internal feuds. I don't like internal feuds in Quebec. I don't like internal feuds in Quebec that involve winnable ridings.

Coderre v. Cauchon

Wanna fight over Ungava Nord, knock yourself out.

Outremont is a problem - but maybe we should all start talking about the elephant in the room

The Liberals DON'T want to win in Outremont.

Really.

The want Mulcair to win it again. That way, when he crosses the floor to join that party, it looks soooooo much sweeter. I mean seriously, now that Iggy has turned the tables on Jack, how long can Mulcair really wait until he says "I cannot personally remain in a party that will allow this man to remain Prime Minister." It writes itself.

When Mulcair quit Quebec politics - remember, he was the liberal Environment Minister under Jean Charest - it was because of...oh right, something about not being quite angry enough on the environment.

He was, however, a featured minister in what is arguably the most conservative government Quebec has ever had.

Fast forward a few days to when Mr. Mulcair decided to run in a federal by-election as a member of the NDP. He rejected the liberal leader, Stephane Dion, because of his views on nationalism in Quebec. His views on Kyoto, however, very strong. It must have been a tough decision to not support Dion who was arguably the least popular politician in he history of the province.

Next time, I think the challenge will be significant. Mr. Ignatieff is marginally less hated.

So, who else has held this riding? Oh, no one really- just Jean Lapierre (BQ turned Transport Minister and Mr. Cauchon, a Chretien era Justice Minister). I guess they love high profile cabinet ministers in this riding.

Imagine their glee when they will get one.