I agree  with most of Martin's column.

Yes, the entire leadership contest and process seems guaranteed to result in a low key, tower of babble  affair that will barely register among the general public and not give the party the bounce leadership races usually provide.   A  Liberal 5th Columnist couldn't have crafted the process better.   (Fortunately, the continuing erosion  of the PM's credibility and the  Liberals' support will enable the new leader to get off to a competitive start anyway.)

The major networks should carry (perhaps on a rotating basis) the remaining  leadership debates to help ensure an informed electorate for 2019.

I agree with 2/3 of  Martin's handicapping -- Bernier and Scheer top 3 along with Lisa Rait (the likeable, electable compromise candidate among the moderates).  Sanity will prevail and O'Leary the ShamWow Guy will fade in the stretch.  KO is just not ready. If voters want someone not ready, they'll  stick with JT.  That way, at least they get hair.