Channelling Schwarzenegger
Maybe this is what David Cameron had up his sleeves when he challenged PM Brown to call a snap election.From The Guradian (UK): Cameron: 'Look at me and think of Schwarzenegger'
"David Cameron signals today that he will try to extend the dramatic political gains the Conservatives have made over the last fortnight by pressing ahead with his centrist, liberal agenda, inspired by California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger..."Turning his back on calls from party hardliners for distinctive rightwing policies, he will move into core Labour territory by claiming that only his party can tackle poverty in Britain...
"'My wife said to me: "How are you going to explain to an American audience what sort of Conservative you are?" I said: "I'll say look at me and think of Arnold Schwarzenegger".'...
"Speaking later to the Guardian, Mr Cameron said: 'He's [Mr Schwarzenegger] a very impressive politician. He's achieved huge amounts in California because he's had to work with a Democratic legislature, so he's very good at making compromises, making deals, getting things done. His analysis of US politics is very sharp.'...
"'It's shown that a centre-right politician can make a lead on this issue,' Mr Cameron said, adding pointedly: 'And he got re-elected.'...
"'The parties are closer together than they have been in the past and there is always going to be a bit of policy stealing going on. What matters in politics is that you stand up for what you believe in, say what you want to do and if the other side nick it, great, say "Well, implement it properly."'"...
Labels: leadership, parties, politics, UK
posted by Ken Wedding @ 10:34 AM
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A British poll published 14 October, suggests that Labour and the Conservative Party are nearly tied in prospective voters' minds. No margin of error was provided, so the apparent 3 point Labour advantage may actually be a tie.
Britain’s Labour Party Steady, Lib-Dems Drop
"Britain’s governing Labour party is enjoying a period of stability, according to a poll by YouGov published by The Times. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next election to the House of Commons, up one point since earlier this month.
"The opposition Conservative party is second with 38 per cent, followed by the Liberal Democrats with 11 per cent. 10 per cent of respondents would vote for other parties. Support for the Tories increased by two points, while backing for the Lib-Dems fell by the same margin..."
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