Apparently, Toronto's loss could, well...
be Ottawa's loss too...
The Toronto Star, which can be relied to support McGuinty if he runs for federal leader, said he impressed by his understanding of this long-running international issue and may find it difficult to settle down as premier after experiencing politics on a bigger stage.
And don't just take the word of the country's largest socialist cheering section...
It quoted one high-ranking Liberal politician as saying McGuinty is the most successful Liberal in the country and more electable than Ignatieff.
Well... there's some elite company.