Housing Minister John Abbott will make an announcement about his political future today as the field for the Liberal leadership starts to thin out.

The Liberal Party announced details of the race yesterday. The new premier will be chosen on May 3rd.

So far Siobhan Coady, Steve Crocker and Andrew Parsons have all ruled themselves out of the race.

Bernard Davis has indicated that he is considering running, as has John Hogan – who stepped away from his cabinet roles yesterday as he contemplates a final decision.

While Abbott has publicly stated that he is looking at the Liberal leadership, it has also been rumoured that he is eyeing the federal riding of Cape Spear.

His response when asked about both of those possibilities was the same, that he will be making a statement today.

Meanwhile, Abbott was grilled by the PC opposition yesterday about the Snow’s Lane land deal, and took a dig at the party’s line of questioning when speaking with reporters.

He called the PC Party’s questions in the House of Assembly “devoid of substance, devoid of facts.”

That response highlights the “arrogance” of government, according to Tory leader Tony Wakeham.

He says they are asking important questions on behalf of the people of the province, and they should be heard.