An interesting commentary about the next Liberal leader arrived in my inbox from David Graham, a former member of Parliament, political staffer and journalist. Mr. Graham says only two Liberal contenders matter: Carney and Freeland.

To people already prone to vote Liberal, perceived front-runner Mark Carney appears to be the best option. He knows his files, has economic credentials like no other in a time of economic turmoil, has a subtle but powerful wit, and he has the support of a clear majority of a caucus who have worked with most of the other candidates…

For those who do not already know him, his interview last week on the Daily Show was a great introduction…

It is in sharp contrast to Pierre Poilievre’s recent rambling two-hour interview with right wingnut Jordan Peterson; the thumbnails alone, juxtaposed, speak volumes:

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Between Freeland and Carney, there isn’t a bad option for Canada. Two of the most qualified people ever to offer themselves into the public service of the country are vying for the leadership of the Liberal Party and for Prime Minister…

[Carney] may be an outsider from the current government, but it was on Stephen Harper’s watch that he took the helm of the Bank of Canada, where he was during the 2008 crash. It was on the watch of Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron that he took over the Bank of England, where he remained through the Brexit crisis. He may not have held elected office, but he is no stranger to difficult politics — and it has consistently been Conservatives that have turned to him for help when they got themselves in trouble…

Click HERE to read Mr. Graham’s full commentary.