Libs play it safe before jumping into leadership fire

After the 1968 Liberal leadership convention, it's the first time in the history of the party that there's no heir apparent. Most Grits are still keeping their powder dry.

Most Liberal Party organizers were still playing it safe last week on publicly throwing any support behind future leadership candidates, but the dynamics will change this week, say Grit operatives.

Former prime minister Paul Martin (LaSalle-Émard, Qué.) announced his resignation as party leader last week setting the stage for more clarity and this past weekend the Liberals' national executive met in Ottawa to set...