A day is a long time in politics

Courtesy the labradore time machine, a VOCM report from way back on February 12, 2008:

Premier Expressing Confidence in Andy Wells

Premier Danny Williams is confident in Andy Wells taking on his new role as CEO of the Public Utilities Board. Williams says he has no concerns with possible conflicts between Wells role as Mayor, and his role with the PUB.

and from the same outlet, February 13:

Andy Wells Can't Keep Both Jobs

Andy Wells isn't saying what he will do in light of what amounts to an ultimatum from the premier. Danny Williams announced today that Wells will not take over the Public Utilities Board while he is still mayor of St.John 's. Wells has said all along that he intends to stay on as mayor even after March 1st, the date he was to become CEO of the PUB. Premier Williams has told Wells that he will assume the top job at the board after he steps down as mayor. The premier also notes that he anticipates that happening sooner rather than later, but Wells isn't saying.

Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones says the Premier made the right decision. Jones says while she does not support the appointment of Wells to the PUB, she is pleased with Williams' move. Jones says a significant number of people are still dissatisfied with Wells taking on the job, and she's not sure if today's announcement will address those concerns.

Danny's climb-down is half the story.

The other half?

After nearly a month of being so, well, Danny-y, the sudden-ness of said climb-down.

What's up with that?