War of the Puffins

Looks like Iggy Nation has fired the opening shot in what promises to be a "fight for the finished."

-- OTTAWA -- The Quebec wing of the federal Liberal party is proposing leadership rules that would prohibit prominent MPs from joining the race to succeed Stéphane Dion.

Quebec officials are recommending that anyone with outstanding debt from the 2006 leadership race be disqualified — a rule that would hit Gerard Kennedy and Martha Hall Findlay, who each owe just under $200,000 from their unsuccessful bids.

Unlike bumbling Caspar Milquetoast... it looks like Iggy has a pretty good left hook.

Privately, supporters of Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Hall Findlay and other camps are furious with Michael Ignatieff, the perceived front-runner whose supporters dominate the Quebec wing's board of directors.

The board unanimously approved the submission, which rival camps contend is aimed at erecting barriers to potential candidates through a variety of measures.

Can't wait for round II.

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