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Torontoist snagged a free ticket to the Colin Powell, Frank McKenna love in at Roy Thomson Hall last night. Before we walked into the event we were greeted by this small group of protesters which Torontoist must admit were a bit anemic looking. Maybe it was the windy weather, or the short notice (one of the protesters admitted to only hearing about the event the day before), but Torontoist have seen much bigger peace protests in recent weeks so we're a little puzzled at the low turnout.

In the last week three big names in the Liberal leadership race, former deputy PM John Manley, ambassador Frank McKenna and former Newfoundland premier and Captain Canuck Brian Tobin have dropped out. Frank McKenna put it best "I reminded myself this week of my vow upon leaving office - that having escaped the trap, I wouldn't go back for the cheese." He also pointed out that being Liberal Leader means pretty good odds that you'll eventually be PM and that, in fact, there's only been one Liberal leader who didn't eventually become PM.

David "Corner Store Crunk" Peterson