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4. I wish I could see that, Feds.

Reply to fedsron2us (Reply #3)

Sun Jan 15, 2012, 08:42 AM

Jan 2012

Unfortunately, I suspect that a significant proportion of the electorate are also locked into the X-Factor mentality.

The London Mayoral contest is a case in point. What possible reason could cause droves of people to support Johnson other than the fact that he cultivates the TV persona of a lovable, bumbling comedian?

Heaven help us if the forthcoming elections for police chiefs have a similar ambience. Could see a Jeremy Clarkson doing VERY well in certain areas.

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