The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday, Jan. 23, edition that Mark Carney, a former Goldman Sachs banker and governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is branding himself as an "outsider" in his leadership bid for the Liberal Party. A Globe editorial says Mr. Carney claims he is not part of the Liberal government. He touts his lack of political experience to differentiate himself from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Mr. Poilievre, however, views Mr. Carney as the "ultimate Liberal insider," while he considers himself the actual outsider as the ultimate Conservative insider. The Globe says it is nuts for politicians trying to portray themselves as outsiders, calling it a distracting and unreliable way to assess candidates. Canadians should be cautious of politicians who pretend to be outsiders while vying to be Ottawa's biggest insider. Instead of focusing on this insider-outsider dichotomy, voters should prioritize real issues. The country needs leaders who rise above petty differences, clearly articulate their governance plans, honour their promises and surround themselves with capable individuals. It does not need well-connected figures posing as innocent outsiders.