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to be warming to Ed Milliband???

183 replies

VirginiaTonic · 17/04/2015 14:51

I think I might actually quite like him! At least he's not just an overgrown public school boy, and he seems to have a shred of integrity about him. Actually, he's quite huggable really.

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Capricorn76 · 17/04/2015 16:58

Donald Trump a good business man???His father gave him millions to start his business and he's gone bankrupt several times.

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 16:58

Nope not at all. He's weak. Nicola sturgeon will pull his strings.

What a bloody shame for England that Nicola is a Scot.

Wouldn't dream of voting for Ed as can't also abide Ed balls.

I have always voted labour. Feel very sad at the moment over the state of things.

RonaldMcDonald · 17/04/2015 16:59

fairylea

why the change?

Also - who ever, has a totally united party?
Some we know less about because they are too small for the press to slur and hound but all the parties will have massive differences of opinion and direction and very ambitious people trying to get to the top.
I think that Labour are a huge amount more united that the Conservatives but it is good that there is disagreement and that they are passionate about things
I hated the strength of Blair and it became destructive

AnnPerkins · 17/04/2015 17:00

I'm a floating voter and have really been struggling with my choice. However, if the election were held tomorrow I would vote Labour.

Still three weeks to go though. Somebody might wear a nicer suit to the next debate or something.

ouryve · 17/04/2015 17:03

Some people even liked Blair once.

I never liked him. He had far too much of the carpet salesman about him.

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 17:07

It's amazing how no one now says they voted for either Blaire or Thatcher but they both had landslide victories. Grin

VikingVolva · 17/04/2015 17:08

A truly united party might be as rare as rocking horse shit, but I'd expect a better facsimile of one in the run up to and during a campaign.

There just doesn't seem to be enough of a sense of common purpose. Possibly because there's too much they are hiding - ie the Coalition cuts they won't be reversing and the extent and nature of the further cuts they've admitted they need.

OnlyLovers · 17/04/2015 17:09

Oh, Ed's fine. He has to put up with much more personal vilification than Shiny Dave, poor man.

I'm a bit sick of this idea that politicians should look 'presidential' or whatever, and be charismatic. I care more about what they're actually going to do.

foreverdepressed · 17/04/2015 17:15

I've always thought he would make a decent, if uninteresting, prime minster. I certainly don't agree with the general consensus that his slimy brother was the better choice.

I would trust Ed over Cameron any day of the week...... but that isn't saying much really is it.

Tiredemma · 17/04/2015 17:16

Come back Alan Johnson

Agree.

AuntieStella · 17/04/2015 17:17

I think the only person who list a general election because of actual looks (choice of clothes and grooming etc) was Michael Foot.

Whereas Denis 'eccentric eyebrows' Healey might be the best PM we didn't actually have.

UncertainSmile · 17/04/2015 17:18

He's a dreamboat

foreverdepressed · 17/04/2015 17:20

Tiredemma
Johnson is the one everybody wanted to succeed Ed a year or so ago when they were extremely close to changing leader again.

Alan Johnson is a great media performer, talks really well and has the common touch.... but his views are blairite new labour all the way through aren't they? no thanks. Party needs to move on.

GuybrushThreepwoodMP · 17/04/2015 17:23

No- he's great. Can't remember the last time a politician was sincere.

People liked Blair because they fell for his charm. He was a very talented politician. Even when he speaks publicly now, he is amazing. An utter cunt, but still an amazing politician. I don't think Miliband is. I just think he's a thoroughly good bloke. I will be voting Labour.

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 17:23

uncertainSmile

Do you need professional help? Wink

Tiredemma · 17/04/2015 17:25

Im in a Tory safeseat area so I feel my vote is 'wasted'. This really pisses me off.

forever- I do agree with you. I think I like Alan because of his background story- orphan, postie etc- seems more in touch with the'normal bloke on the st'- but yes- he is more Blairite so long term not great

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 17:26

Not sure 'a thoughrily good bloke'makes a good prime minister though.

SaucyJack · 17/04/2015 17:27

Don't look at me pyjamas.

I wasn't even born when Maggie was voted in- although tbf, as a child of the 80s, I would've voted for her anyway as it meant we didn't have to drink that disgusting, rank cheesy milk any more.

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 17:27

The grestest loss was john smith.

Miltonmaid · 17/04/2015 17:29

Alan Johnson's autobiography is a very good read, I would recommend it.
Say what you like about Blair but he was/is an exceptionally talented communicator.

Pyjamaschocolateandwine · 17/04/2015 17:30

Saucy wasn't meaning you just a general remark. Grin

My parents were the only ones in our street who didn't vote for her. Proud of thàt.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/04/2015 17:32

#vote maxkip! max 4 priminister Biscuit

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/04/2015 17:34

Ignore that last post - Bloody DS Hmm

BestIsWest · 17/04/2015 17:41

He's growing on me I must say. I woukd have voted Labour anyway but he wasn't my first choice for leader. However I do feel he has integrity and that he's improved a lot lately in terms of communication skills.

TaliZorahVasNormandy · 17/04/2015 17:46

I think I'm a little bit in love with Ed and feel quite sorry for him. He gets such a bad time in the press for the most stupid reasons.