tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post4765145073629305557..comments2024-01-23T16:53:02.428+00:00Comments on Mark Thompson: Alan Johnson could deny Tories a majorityMark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881762807913180318.post-13715853804950919392009-06-09T09:04:38.140+01:002009-06-09T09:04:38.140+01:00Surely the enthusiasm evidenced in the polls for s...Surely the enthusiasm evidenced in the polls for some particular different leader of New Labour is substantially hype: the point is that Brown is shop-soiled, damaged goods in the eyes of the public and even a miracle economic recovery will not restore him as his character flaws and obnoxious behaviour have been exposed to scrutiny and made him repugnant.<br /><br />So the enthusiasm per the polls is for anyone but Brown - and anyone who fleetingly captures the public’s attention in a good way will see his/her star rise. Outcomes per the poll under Johnson seem little different looking at the percentages from those under Miliband or Straw - so any “story” that the infotainment industry manufactures to promote Johnson over any of the others bar Brown seems at odds with the facts.Cardinal Richelieu's molenoreply@blogger.com