Federal Liberal Leadership Campaign
Sorbara was initially a supporter of John Manley's bid to lead the federal Liberal Party in early 2003. Manley subsequently dropped from the race. Sorbara was one of the key backers of former Ontario NDP Premier Bob Rae's bid to lead the Liberal Party of Canada.
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