text: Asked how the party was outmanoeuvred, Mr. Johal, a novice former candidate said, “I wasn’t there for those 16 years." And "He is considering a leadership bid."  With a statement such "I wasn't there"?  So which is it--Speak no evil or genuinely clueless? In any case, he's missed an opportunity here to start his leadership campaign.  Suggestion: forget it, be content to just thump the desk with colleagues when the new leader pontificates in the House.
  
  Inane statement #2":  the Vancouver Lib. candidate Garfinkel knocked on 8,000 doors and, when asked "What happened?" STILL says, “Beats me...I am not too sure.”  This, from a former PR/lobbyist who likely attempted to influence Liberal decisions and legislation on behalf of business.  My guess? Garfinkel DOES know.  Just not sayin'. He was beaten soundly (33% to 54%) by NDP candidate George Hayman.  So, it's back to PR.  Saying ANYTHING publicly could be bad for biz.