How to win votes and influence people

[uncon]

1. Call labour voting widowed pensioners 'bigots' for asking a question on immigration.

Gary Gibbon on Politics - Gordon Brown’s Jekyll and Hyde moment in Rochdale

I think my favourite part was at the beginning 'You know what my views are' - she does now!


is this the killer? Or is it the line from the first leaders debate:

"I've been listening to people about immigration"

[Opinionated]

"Last week, I met an old fireman, who told me that Twitter ruined the country for everyone."

Who has David Cameron been talking to?

[uncon]

be fair ops...the man is smarmy looking, but has to cope with a labour supporting newspaper provided chicken and a planted father of a disabled son this week.

Brown had to cope with a life long supporter who was wavering and he called her names. if we are not to believe Rawnsleys biography, then why was the sound of something being hit in that audio? Sounded like a biro into a headrest to me which would be perfectly in accordance with what was written...in fact the entire thing was rather distasteful.

Even kevin Maguire tweeted that it was bad

[Don]

Salon haircut - $150.00
Bespoke Suit - $1,000.00
Power Tie - $200.00

Curse of the combination of a big mouth and an open mike - F***ing Priceless

One would think, after as many times as this has happened to pols, at least one of the handlers would be on top of this to make sure it didn't happen. As our own VP said over an open mike; 'This is a big f***ing deal!'

[uncon]

Salon haircut - $150.00
Bespoke Suit - $1,000.00
Power Tie - $200.00

Curse of the combination of a big mouth and an open mike - F***ing Priceless

One would think, after as many times as this has happened to pols, at least one of the handlers would be on top of this to make sure it didn't happen. As our own VP said over an open mike; 'This is a big f***ing deal!'

Personally I found that cute. He obviously was so enthusiastic about what they were doing

[Balthazar]

It all depends on what La Duffy now says and does. If the cameras follow her to the postbox, to post her postal vote for Labour, it'll be worth c. 1% in the polls. Timing's important. The Labour spin doctors will be sorting that now, and maybe putting her in touch with Max Clifford. Handled correctly this could be good for Brown. Remember the Prescott punch? It did him and Labour nothing but good.

[Don]

Personally I found that cute. He obviously was so enthusiastic about what they were doing

Cute, ok. Personally I thought it was funny. But on live national TV and in the ****ing Rose Garden?

[uncon]

Loving this. Email circulated by Gordon Browns people to supporters:

As you may know, I have apologised to Mrs Duffy for remarks I made in the back of the car after meeting her on the campaign trail in Rochdale today. I would also like to apologise to you.

I know how hard you all work to fight for me and the Labour Party, and to ensure we get our case over to the public. So when the mistake I made today has so dominated the news, doubtless with some impact on your own campaigning activities, I want you to know I doubly appreciate the efforts you make.

Many of you know me personally. You know I have strengths as well as weaknesses. We all do. You also know that sometimes we say and do things we regret. I profoundly regret what I said this morning.

I am under no illusions as to how much scorn some in the media will want to heap upon me in the days ahead.

But you, like I, know what is at stake in the days ahead and so we must redouble our campaigning efforts to stop Britain returning to a Tory Party that would do so much damage to our economy, our society and our schools and NHS, not least in places like Rochdale.

The worst thing about today is the hurt I caused to Mrs Duffy, the kind of person I came into politics to serve. It is those people I will have in my mind as I look ahead to the rest of the campaign.

You will have seen me in one context on the TV today. I hope tomorrow you see once more someone not just proud to be your leader, but also someone who understands the economic challenges we face, how to meet them, and how that improves the lives of ordinary families all around Britain.

Regards,

Gordon

[Don]

Loving this. Email circulated by Gordon Browns people to supporters:

Yeah, t'was me I'd be inclined to vote at least twice for him after reading that.

[JacquesMagique]

Loving this. Email circulated by Gordon Browns people to supporters:

I was very excited to receive an email addressed as from gordon brown in my inbox!

#Slight regret at joining party a while back#

[uncon]

I was very excited to receive an email addressed as from gordon brown in my inbox!

#Slight regret at joining party a while back#

I have the lot...always asking me to pay a pound a day! like I aint going to be asked for enough after May 6th!

[Major Sinic]

Loving this. Email circulated by Gordon Browns people to supporters:

Vomit inducing!

[Binnman]

What an own goal by the Scunner Broon!

More important (imo) is that this is the Leader of the UK, with final say on deployment of nuclear weapons...........................and he doesn't have the common noddle to keep his mouth shut until a "mike" is removed!

Clearly demonstrates that Broon's desire to meet more and more of the General Public actually meant those who agreed with him 100% and were willing to kiss his a*se.

[Don]

More important (imo) is that this is the Leader of the UK, with final say on deployment of nuclear weapons...........................and he doesn't have the common noddle to keep his mouth shut until a "mike" is removed!

Reminds me of Ronald Reagan in 1984 when he accidentally spoke into an open mike; "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."