The plot thickens: Emerson is, apparently, not going to run in Quadra, yet still no announcement. He's had two years to consult "friends and family" yet can't make up his mind? Doubtful.

Former MP and B.C. Conservative godfather John Reynolds is quoted by CP as saying he believes Emerson will run in Kingsway where a win is if not impossible, as far from certain as it gets, yet at the same time hints Emerson would run (somewhere) if he felt he could get elected. The two notions do not add up.

With Vancouver-Kingsway almost certainly out, Quadra apparently out, that leaves West Vancouver or nowhere as the remaining options. My vote, no pun intended, is on nowhere.

Emerson still undecided on re-election run, say friends, colleagues (Sept. 2 2008, Canadian Press)

Former West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP John Reynolds said Tuesday it's "50-50" whether Emerson would run. "I think the most positive side obviously is he's enjoying his new job," said Reynolds, whose initial conversation with Emerson led to him switching parties. "I think he knows he'd stay there if he got elected."

Reynolds said he also believes Emerson will try to run in Vancouver Kingsway, despite lingering resentment among opponents who say his jump to the Tories robbed voters of their choice.

Vancouver Quadra rematch: Deborah Meredith versus Joyce Murray (Sept. 2 2008, The Georgia Straight)

Today, Conservative Party of Canada president Don Plett announced that Deborah Meredith will run again in the Vancouver Quadra riding. Plett's announcement scotches rumours that Foreign Affairs Minister David Emerson will switch ridings from Vancouver Kingsway to Vancouver Quadra.

Tories quiet as questions surround Emerson's political future (Sept. 2 2008 The Globe and Mail)

His press secretary said this weekend that Mr. Emerson has yet to decide what to do, suggesting he is discussing his future with friends and family. Lynn Meahan said Mr. Emerson would announce a decision by the time the election is called.