The writing was on the wall when Gil McGowan summed up his pitch at Saturday’s NDP leadership forum. “If I don’t raise another $50,000 soon, I’m toast.” His campaign suspension was no surprise. But it was always a long shot, writes David J. Climenhaga. David Climenhaga is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published May 14, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/05/14/Gil-McGowan-Exit-NDP-Leadership-Race/