The race is on

Klein has tendered his resignation, so the race which has been unofficially been on for years, is on.

 

Nine contenders have thrown their hats in the ring to replace Klein, who plans to step down by the end of the year following the selection of a new leader.

The list includes former cabinet ministers Lyle Oberg, Mark Norris, Jim Dinning, Victor Doerksen, Dave Hancock and Ed Stelmach. Two backbenchers, Ted Morton and Alana DeLong, are also in the race as is disabled rights advocate Gary McPherson.

The other thing worth noting is how much influence the outgoing premier's wife has had on him.  She really has been the boss of him...