The word on the street this morning in Newfoundland is that Danny Williams will soon be leaving politics (and thus no longer be the Premier). In some ways this isn't surprising in others it is.
The aspect of the prospect of Danny's departure that I find the most surprising is the thought that Newfoundland might actually have a premier who is not Danny. Though I am sure that many cabinet ministers have been thinking about this eventuality for some time, I really have no idea who might try to step up and become leader. I also have to imagine that this departure will change the power dynamic in the government caucus.
Anyway, I guess this will all work itself out over the coming days and weeks.
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Hopefully the next premier will focus on renewable resources. Failing to produce a plan for an eventual return of a commercial fishing industry will be the biggest hole in Danny's legacy. He was probably the best person to work out such a deal, except for the lack of interest. Ever the showman though, he knew to leave on a high note.
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