More Liberal visionaries

So what kind of values are the Libs looking for in their leadership race? Surprise, surprise...

"There's one factor here and only one factor and that's getting an electable leader," said a senior Liberal, who asked to remain unidentified...

Stephen Clarkson, a University of Toronto political scientist, argues for a "thinkers conference" like those that have taken place when the party was in the wilderness in the past.

Unfortunately, the Liberals do not have the luxury of time in this minority government era, he said. "They can't do what they should do."

But Liberals are bullish that the difficult economy will erode confidence in the Tories during this time, perhaps lessening the need for such a rethink.