I guess we were all surprised by Clive Doucet's announcement on Tuesday that he is a candidate for Mayor. Like most other people, I thought that he would say that would not be running for re-election as Councillor for Capital Ward. He did say that, but he startled many by going on to declare himself a candidate in the race for Mayor.
I am not one of Clive's confidants and haven't had a chance for even a brief conversation with him since the announcement, but I think I understand his motivation.
I think that Clive Doucet still has things he wants to say. He probably considers that his statements would be ignored if he is seen as a "lame duck". In particular, I expect that he will wish to make known his views on Lansdowne, on transit, and possibly, on environmental issues during the run-up to October 25.
If I am right, all the political calculations about Doucet's chances or how his entry affects other candidates may not be relevant to his thinking. If his aim is to speak out on issues, that may have been motivation enough.
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