[LINK] "Ex-MP, MPP Gerard Kennedy throws hat in Ont. Liberal leadership ring"

[rfmcdonald]

I'm dubious about the prospects of Gerard Kennedy, prominent former federal Liberal MP and Ontario Liberal MPP, as he (as reported by CTV). Kennedy has always seemed like a nice idea, but he's never managed to clinch it.

Gerard Kennedy, who has represented the Liberals on both the provincial and federal level, has announced his bid for leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party.

The former Ontario cabinet minister, who once campaigned, unsuccessfully, for the federal Liberal leadership, made his candidacy official Monday in a prepared statement and a video posted to his website.

“I believe that public service is a privilege and it’s time for those of us who believe that to come together to deliver a better government,” Kennedy said in the video.

In the short clip, Kennedy called upon members of the Liberal party for support, particularly those who have not been active in the party as of late.

“I need you to work with me,” he said, gesturing towards viewers with both his hands. “I need you to join me in showing people what Liberals can do at their best.”

Kennedy was first elected as an MPP in 1996 in the Toronto riding of York-South, making him the first Liberal member of provincial Parliament to represent the area.

He was later elected as MPP for Toronto’s Parkdale – High Park riding and served as Ontario’s Minister of Education between 2003 and 2006.