Paul Zed is not seeking the Liberal nomination for Saint John in the coming federal vote.
The former Saint John MP is citing personal and professional reasons.
Zed does not believe the fact the local Liberals are not ready with a candidate and signs ready to go in the ground will make any difference in the outcome of the election.
He says in six general elections, he never worried about putting his election signs up on the first day.
Zed says he will take part in the campaign by assisting Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
He will also be doing work as a political commentator for various national media outlets.
