Clement also ran for leader of the federal Conservative party in 2003 after it merged with the Canadian Alliance, but lost to Stephen Harper. (macleans.ca)
Her only public explanation was the assertion that: «You can't run for leader at the same time as being deputy leader». (en.wikipedia.org)
«John DeFrancisco has decided to run for leader if Dean is forced to step aside,» said a source familiar with the situation. (nypost.com)