ParisInAKilt Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 For all I like corbyn for being more left wing and being more like the old labour even if he does win the leadership race I just can't see him being able to win an election for pm. I think he scares the establishment/big business enough that the campaign would see corbyn being demonized in the media almost as bad as what happened with salmond during the ref If Corbyn can't win a general election because of the establishment then it's hard to see Scotland getting a yes vote. Both are a threat and will see a similar response As kumino says Corbyn could win but that's only if his party does implode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Its funny when you see labour, SNP and yes voters say Corbyn won't win the next GE. Why? Aren't you just falling for the scaremongering of the Indy ref and general election? As much as I'd like to see it, I'd say it would be unlikely. For starters he'll be 71, then there's the fact he faces huge opposition from the PLP. It'll probably be a case of how much he can reshape Labour policy and who his successor will be. So I'd say the odds were long, that said I wish I'd put a tenner on him in June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 As much as I'd like to see it, I'd say it would be unlikely. For starters he'll be 71, then there's the fact he faces huge opposition from the PLP. It'll probably be a case of how much he can reshape Labour policy and who his successor will be. So I'd say the odds were long, that said I wish I'd put a tenner on him in June His age is a factor but in terms of policy I think people will respond to him like the leadership campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Rumour that Corbyn has won with 60% of First Preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Rumour that Corbyn has won with 60% of First Preference Kendalls campaign manager saying the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) It's academic (sic). JC I reckon will take it but, as a member of the LP, I voted Burnham - 'cos most UK voters see him as a bLairite (boooooooo!) and suitably nondescript and winnae frighten the horses. He won't lead the party intae the next election, where I see Labour, having a woman leader, will boot the Tory scum oot. Obviously, I live in England, so you lot make yer ain arrangements. I had a good kick of the ba' last night but today - before the United v Dippers game, I'm going to a book launch at the Peoples' History Museum in Manchester... free wine!!!! Husssar!!!!! Edited September 12, 2015 by Wibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm just thankful that for every few blind Nationalists like Exile there's a good guy like ParisinaKilt. A Yes voter who can see the greater good past the Unionist vs Nationalist nonsense. Blair Jenkins said the other day that independence will be won in 2021... I imagine it will be quite difficult to argue for a Neoliberal led Independent Scotland vs Corbyns progressive Labour government. Ahem,… I invited you to consider a Socialist World with no national boundaries! What I had in mind was that if you value all human life equally, you could have a world with no borders, where people are free to migrate to where there are more resources, and so world resources are more evenly distributed; there is a levelling up for the poorest, so no-one starves, and a levelling down for the rich (including probably most of us on here); we all live around the world average income (about £6000 a year), probably underemployed, living in small houses (or large houses divided into small ones); it could be like East Germany where everyone has some sort of job, you get a Trabant if you’re lucky, but no one starves. But you chose to respond by referencing Scotland, Yes voters and Blair Jenkins!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 60% would be huge, if any MPs or party figures disagree with his victory, they shouldnt cause any trouble, they should just quit. Thats a pretty decisive victory for the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 JC I reckon will take it but, as a member of the LP, I voted Burnham - 'cos most UK voters see him as a bLairite (boooooooo!) and suitably nondescript and winnae frighten the horses. He won't lead the party intae the next election, where I see Labour, having a woman leader, will boot the Tory scum oot. Why'd you vote for a bloke then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 London Mayoral election more important than the elections in Scotland and Wales, these Labour people need to think about what they are saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Tom Watson wins the deputy leadership in round 3 of the vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Good news. At last someone with an actual real difference of opinion will be available on the ballot paper in General Elections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Not bad considering his current world ranking. Tom Watson Current ranking: 255 - 1 points - 3 events - 0 wins - US$11,623 Recent tournaments Position Total To Par Winnings 9 Apr The Masters CUT 152 – US$0 16 Apr RBC Heritage T72 287 +3 US$11,623 16 Jul Open Championship CUT 156 – US$0 + Show more tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Not bad considering his current world ranking. Tom Watson Current ranking: 255 - 1 points - 3 events - 0 wins - US$11,623Recent tournaments Position Total To Par Winnings 9 Apr The Masters CUT 152 – US$0 16 AprRBC Heritage T72287 +3 US$11,623 16 JulOpen Championship CUT156 – US$0 + Show more tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyDenoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Corbyn's Wikipedia page shows him as leader of the opposition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabmania Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 JC elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Should be an interesting few months ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 59.4%!!! Got to say that's unanimous. Could've got 100-1 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hugging him now Stabbing him in the back tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabmania Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 59.4%!!! Got to say that's unanimous. Could've got 100-1 :( erm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyDenoon Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ooft practically 60% Another boot in the baws for our loveable mainstream media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This is brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Led to believe his first overseas trip is Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kumnio Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The negativity starts already. John McTernan @johnmcternan 9m9 minutes ago The Labour Party have just announced the 2020 General Election result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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