Thanks, it's been fun

Four days after being re-elected as the MP for Portage-Lisgar, Brian Pallister tells the PM-in-waiting not to consider him for cabinet, as he is thinking of leaving federal politics to run for leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives.

"I like to be up front about things," Mr. Pallister said of his decision to tell Mr. Harper that his time on Parliament Hill could soon be ending.

Pity he wasn't as "up front" with his constituents. Black Rod is livid, and I can't say I blame him. CORRECTION: It seems there was some discussion of it beforehand (see the comments). So I take back the "up front" crack. Still smells, though.