Could Boris be anymore of a legend?
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tim0409 said:
Just finished reading a biography about Boris and he is anything but dim - he is amazingly bright and a very sharp debater. In terms of his intellect he is streets ahead of Millipead/Cameron etc. but covers it well which is why he is so popular. Any bets he will seek a safe Tory seat in 2014, hold a dual mandate for a year and then go for the leadership.
So you think Cameron is unpopular because he doesn't pretend to be dumb? Boris doesn't pretend anything really but its obvious he is smarter than he appears behind the bumbling exterior.Are you allowed to serve as Mayor and an MP at the same time?
mdglen said:
Soovy said:
He will be a truly great Prime Minister.
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/steve-richards/steve-richards-boris-to-lead-the-conservatives-it-wont-happen--and-heres-why-7987929.htmlInteresting article in The Independent today. Boils down to Boris can't be tory leader until he's a an MP. But he can't become an MP because to do so would be to declare his intention to go for the leader's job, which would effectively scupper his chances.
Looks like he shot himself in the foot going for the Mayor's job.
At latest, because if it's another coalition or weak government it could well fall apart before 2020 and see Boris elected sooner.
HundredthIdiot said:
MartinM said:
Video here http://tinyurl.com/cmspwwq
What is he wearing under that suit?Probably...
martin84 said:
tim0409 said:
Just finished reading a biography about Boris and he is anything but dim - he is amazingly bright and a very sharp debater. In terms of his intellect he is streets ahead of Millipead/Cameron etc. but covers it well which is why he is so popular. Any bets he will seek a safe Tory seat in 2014, hold a dual mandate for a year and then go for the leadership.
So you think Cameron is unpopular because he doesn't pretend to be dumb? Boris doesn't pretend anything really but its obvious he is smarter than he appears behind the bumbling exterior.Are you allowed to serve as Mayor and an MP at the same time?
martin84 said:
If it was entirely a fascade then it'd be obvious by now. Whats more likely is he tried to be something he wasn't and it backfired, so now he's just himself.
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