PCRS XIXI - It's David for me!
Many people have been asking me, "Who will you be voting for in the Conservative leadership election". My answer is always the same, "David". Let me totally clear on this, I am a David man. Nothing will change my mind. I support David, and have always supported David. Why? Let me explain. There are those who say that he lacks of experience. I say how wrong can you be! David has been a minister under John Major, a leading shadow cabinet figure since we've been out of power, and has a wealth of experience as an MP since 1987! Let me repeat that, 1987!.
Then there are those who say he lacks charisma. They weren't in the conference hall in Blackpool when David when that fantastic speech, without notes! It was a moving occasion, showing David's natural rapport with the media.
Others criticise David's posh background. I say, who are you talking about? David grew up a council estate and was in the SAS. Then there are those who say he is just another in a long list of leaders who failed to see we needed change. I say David is the epitome of a modernising Conservative, with his trendy London friends.
Then there is the issue of drugs. David couldn't be clearer, insisting that no-one who has taken drugs recently could be Conservative leader. He's also been admirable in his refusal to bow to press demands.
What about his mandate from the MPs? David got 146 votes, nearly 3/4 of the parliamentary party. What more mandate do you need? I forecast now that David will win the ballot of the party members.
Indeed so impressive is David as a candidate that it's almost like having two of them. And with that, who can doubt it's time to go back to your constituencies and prepare for government.
posted by Matthew @ 10/21/2005 12:08:00 PM
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