The President of the Kenora Liberal Riding Association says he’s surprised by news Marc Garneau is pulling out of the Federal Leadership race.
Garneau announced this morning he’s ending his campaign and throwing his support behind front-runner Justin Trudeau.
Garneau was considered to be second in the race.
Roger Valley says the announcement should shake things up and add more excitment.
He says Garneau had a good team in place and he’s a strong individual.
Valley believed Garneau would stay in the race until the end, but notes it shows the force Justin Trudeau is becoming in federal politics.
Voting for the Liberal leadership will be conducted online and by phone early next month, with the winner to be announced on April 14th.