Naked Gord Presents: The Don Newman Quote

This isn't a pro-left wing post. Nor is it a anti-right wing.

I just found this funny as hell (those who know Don Newman can attest to the fact he has one of the sharpest tongues in Canadian news)

During this weeks round table with the Communication Directors of the major parties: Jamie Heath (NDP) , Scott Reid (Liberal), Jeff Norquay (Con) we were featured with this little gem when Jamie Heath confirmed he'll be seeking the NDP seat when Ed Broadbent retires shortly:

Don: Isn't that rather like a jockey wanting to be a horse

moments later:

Later: I want to inform everybody that I'm recording this conversation...and I'll be putting it on my website later on for all to hear.

and so he did:

http://www.cbc.ca/politics/

All shows are archived for the morning and evening broadcasts for the past week are archived in real video format. This clip was on the afternoon edition @ approx 40 mins.

For those interested there is also a very interesting interview with outgoing World Bank President James Wolfensohn.

p.s. - if anybody is interested in a general Politics W/ Don Newman roundtable discussion or something e-mail me.