And now, Clyde Wells?

Sir Robert Bond is on board:

In 1990, the lapel buttons circulating on the floor of the convention read "Next time, Clyde." Earlier that year, there was widespread support across the country for him. He remains a widely respected leader who governed based on principles. Tackled a massive economic problem and helped turn it around. So I say to you: "The next is here!"

What on earth is going on? Clyde Wells, Stephane Dion, Michael Ignatieff, Ken Dryden, Bob Rae... And on the other side of the aisle, Stephen Harper, Monte Solberg, Chuck Strahl, Jason Kenney, Tony Clement, Diane Ablonczy... When did politics suddenly become fit for decent people? Aren't nice guys supposed to finish last? How am I supposed to work myself into a self-righteous lather with this lot? These people are threatening my livelihood. Ah well. There's always Denis Coderre. And Brian Tobin, and Joe Volpe, and Scott Brison... MORE: There's some weird Lloyd Axworthy thing going on. Name keeps popping up on Liblog comment boards. Meantime, Flash Point Canada has a sophisticated transferrable ballot poll up and running. You rank your choices, just like in the real deal. And in the lead is ... Stephane Dion. Okay, granted there've only been 12 votes so far, but still... But of course, as we all know, there's only one poll that counts: the all-important andrewcoyne.com primary. MORER: For a list of truly naff possibilities, try LiberalLeadershipOdds.com. Adrienne Clarkson, anyone? Ethel Blondin-Andrew? Herb Dhaliwal? Maria Minna? Or the current frontrunner, Dennis Mills? MOREST: Latest rumour is that Ontario Health Minister George Smitherman will -- will not! will! will not! will! -- run, backed by assorted Rock and Tobin stooges.