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WinnipegHyundai. com # 22108a Mystery Special $ 58 bw O TTAWA - The future of the once- mighty Liberal party became even more unpredictable Wednesday after its most experienced and polished performer scratched himself from the leadership race just hours before the unofficial starting gun was to go off. Bob Rae's decision to remain on the sidelines - continuing to serve as interim leader until a new, permanent leader is chosen next spring - will likely put even more pressure on Justin Trudeau, the only other prospective contender with a high profile, to enter the race. The 40- year- old Montreal MP and eldest son of Liberal icon Pierre Trudeau has repeatedly ruled out a leadership bid this time, citing the desire to spend time with his young children. But over the past month, his resolve has wavered. Trudeau said Wednesday the pressure has been " enormous." He said Rae's decision to opt out means the party " will have less of a leadership race," but insisted it will have no bearing on whether he decides to take the plunge. " Any decision to reverse my prior decision - which is something that I have to do on reflection and in conversation with my family, if indeed I am going to go back on my previously stated ' no' - will be done independently of whether or not Bob is running or not," Trudeau said. His youth, telegenic looks and Liberal lineage have made him an unparalleled star in the party's shrunken universe. He is the Liberals' best fundraising draw and polls suggest he's the most popular choice for leader by a large margin. His victory earlier this year in a much- touted charity boxing match against a Conservative senator was seen as many as testament to his ability to draw attention and perform outside the traditional political box. However, it remains to be seen whether Trudeau has the depth or judgment to make a good leader. He has repeatedly gotten himself in hot water with impulsive comments. He had to apologize recently for an expletive in the House of Commons and had to reaffirm his faith in a united Canada after musing that he might favour Quebec separation if he thought Canadians genuinely wanted it. Whatever his deficits, Trudeau would be hard to beat. Pickings are slim among the 35 Liberal MPs who survived the 2011 electoral bloodbath. Other than Trudeau, only a handful are considering a leadership bid: Montreal MP and former astronaut Marc Garneau, Ottawa MP David McGuinty, Montreal MP Denis Coderre and New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc. One Liberal said former Quebec MP and Liberal justice minister Martin Cauchon is putting together a team to try and make a run. Insiders said Rae, 63, wanted to go for it. But faced with mounting criticism from a strong faction of anti- Rae Liberals, his family ultimately convinced him it wasn't worth it. " I've reached the conclusion that the way in which I can serve my party best is by not running for the permanent leadership and by simply sticking to the task which I agreed to do at the beginning of my ( interim) mandate," he said, noting he promised not to run for the permanent job, although the party was poised to release him from that pledge. Kevin Lamoureux, Manitoba's lone Liberal MP, was crushed by Rae's announcement. " There is no one on Parliament Hill that can take an issue head on like he can. I just think he would have done magic for the party." Lamoureux did not rule himself out as a leadership contender. - The Canadian Press, with staff files Rae bows out; will Trudeau jump in? MP facing ' enormous' pressure to enter Liberal leadership race By Joan Bryden PHOTOS BY SEAN KILPATRICK / THE CANADIAN PRESS ' The way in which I can serve my party best is by not running for the permanent leadership,' said interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae ( far right). That leaves the door wide open for high- profile Liberal MP Justin Trudeau ( right), if he decides to run. A_ 1 0_ Jun- 14- 12_ FP_ 01. indd A10 6/ 13/ 12 5: 48: 36 PM ;