Simon’s Dodgy Dossier
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A spokesman for Simon Hughes said: “My feelings - as usual - we will slaughter them all.” |
Quoth Mr Hughes:
Although the race is close, the evidence is that I have a slight lead with the other two battling it out for second place.
Good luck to Simon, and I’m really pleased for him if he’s feeling confident. But please. What evidence?
The evidence may be flawed, indeed I think we can all agree that to at least some extent it is, but it all points towards a close fight between Huhne and Campbell. Every opinion poll of actual members, as opposed to supporters, suggests this. The punters tend to agree, with the lowest available odds on a Hughes victory currently standing at 12/1.
There is a fine line between self-confidence and self-delusion. Guido has a rather poorly phrased joke on his blog today, which nonetheless sums it up:
Rate this:Q. What’s the connection between Simon Hughes and his Nokia phone?
A. They are both Finnish.
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February 20th, 2006 at 7:43 pm
The phrasing was deliberate - its a “street” thing.
Your visual joke is better. Will steal.
The “lowest odds”? You can get 30/1!
February 20th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
Surely it would be “Them IS both Finnish, init”
February 20th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
init?
February 20th, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Only 12/1. Gosh I got longer odds on Willie winning Dunfermline.
At that was with only 2 days to go let alone 2 weeks.
February 20th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
You’re right Stephen. Maybe ALL the evidence is wrong. But that is not the same thing as saying that ALL the evidence points towards a Hughes win.
February 20th, 2006 at 10:27 pm
The best evidence is clear for all to see on the Candidates’ websites. Simon is around 300 ahead of Ming in terms of people signing up and Chris is even further behind.
February 20th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
LOL! Is this some kind of wind up? If a random sample of members using the internet cannot be relied on for reliable indication, then a list of self-selecting Hughes supporters is even worse!
February 20th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
Jock! Yes dats it!
February 21st, 2006 at 12:24 am
James,
This is very funny and i did laugh.out loud. but you are a very naughty boy.
February 21st, 2006 at 9:15 am
Fortunately James is also not the Messiah.