The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Watching politics and how it operates is jokey. People see things, as they want it to be rather than how it really is. I usually don’t compare people, because everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Some people know their strengths and others do not.

To be a politician, you need to be able to get people’s attention and then to satisfy them with your ability, but most of all they have to “like you” to give you their vote.

Likeability in politics is the most valued asset. That’s why Perry Christie has lasted this long. He is well liked.

Which takes me to this point. Hubert Minnis may have won his seat in Killarney, which is a safe FNM seat, but that does not transcend into winning the general election. Is he well liked nationally? He does not attract people to him. He is not a warm personality.

The FNM would be wise to make their decisions on who can win the general election, not the party leadership, because mass popular appeal would be the only asset that would get the FNM a victory.

Lord knows we need a stronger leader, who is unafraid and who will not compromise by intentionally ignoring all of the blunders of the PLP.

We need a leader who can represent us well wherever they speak. We want to be proud of the leader, not hold our heads ever time he speaks. FNM are proud people, let’s keep it that way.

STRONG FNM

Nassau,

October 17, 2014.