Garth Turner for Liberal Leader

After this morning's news that MP Garth Turner (I-Halton, ON) will join the Liberal Party of Canada, The Canadian-American is recommending him for the post of that party's leader. He brings several assets to Canada's so-called "Natural Governing Party." He has no organic connection with the Chrétien-Martin government, eliminating a critical election liability. Turner has a long history of independent thought, meaning that he might be able to bring the Grits away from the culture of entitlement which has stunted the progress of their previous governments. He is also from Ontario, which would be a geographic innovation for the party as they try to keep up with the westward movement of Canada's population centroid. In all seriousness, The Canadian-American wishes Garth Turner good luck with the Liberals, asks him to say hi to the Hon. Belinda Stronach (L-Newmarket-Aurora, ON) and hopes he enjoys his years in Opposition.