Comments on: Now is John Dalli’s chance. And Franco Debono’s.

By: Angus Black

Angus Black — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:28:58 +0000

Nobody ever said Dalli is stupid.

But Dalli is now too long in the tooth to appeal to the younger generation as a NP leader and future prime minister.

If he or Franco (not clear whether is still is NP tesserat) decide to contest and lose, they should immediately resign from their positions and it will be up to Dr Gonzi to appoint a replacement EU Commissioner and Debono should resign his Parliamentary seat.

By: MayMintoffRotinhell

MayMintoffRotinhell — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:39:28 +0000

In reply to Malcolm Seychell. Seychelles advising Dalli. Whatever next? is nothing happening on vivaMalta these days?

By: Paul Attard

Paul Attard — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:37:35 +0000

Re election of PN Party leader:-
“In 2004 the leadership contest started on February 7 when then leader Eddie Fenech Adami resigned as PN leader but stayed on as Prime Minister (he resigned as PM after the Pn chose its leader).
Nominations opened for a week on Feb 9…………………”
(The Times 31/01/12 page 7 – Mapping out the contest)
This is the only way the election for party leader should be carried out according to the PN Party Statute. Dr Gonzi should resign and then seek re-election.

By: silvio

silvio — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:48:55 +0000

In reply to silvio.

Troy, this might interest you.

The PN statute says:

“…….to receive the nominations within two months from when THE VACANCY IS CREATED”
The statute says:

“… a leadership contest is held when a “VACANCY IS CREATED”

I hope all this is clear enough.

By: john

john — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:53 +0000

In reply to H.P. Baxxter. I remember an elderly friend telling me (when miniskirts were first in fashion), that in his youth, palpitations were to be had at the sight of a lady's ankle. It was the only portion of flesh, at that time, that might possibly present itself for inspection.

By: silvio

silvio — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:51:47 +0000

In reply to silvio.

In that case, wouldn’t it be a caretaker government?

No Troy, some people take longer than others to understand.

We cannot be all that lucky as you.

By: mandango

mandango — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:52:07 +0000

In reply to Matt.

They were evidently having a go at you.

He was pathetic and mediocre. And that’s an understatement! Big time!

[Daphne – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcor2NXKoR8 As pathetic and mediocre, no doubt, as somebody who claims that the last time the Labour Party won an election was in 1976. Your explanation?]

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:48 +0000

In reply to TROY. Or maybe Franco was threatened. 2 policmen on his tail says it all I guess. [Daphne - The police insist on security in these situations as a precaution. It doesn't follow that he was threatened.]

By: Mycroft

Mycroft — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:35 +0000

Which way will the “eminence grise” in the Brussels ivory tower jump ? Or will he bide his time ?

By: Reuben Scicluna

Reuben Scicluna — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:58:48 +0000

In reply to carmel.

[Daphne – If he calls a general election now, I have the most curious idea that he might actually win. So don’t be too hasty. ]

It’s what I’ve been thinking all along. Despite everything everyone’s been saying I’m still confident that there are enough “floaters” who think Muscat doesn’t cut the mustard. Personally I’m not a convinced “Nazzjonalist” but I’m scared stiff of what could happen if Labour were to accede to power.