IS BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY READY TO LEAD FNM?
thenassauguardian editorial
There seems to be a lot of talk these days about Bamboo Town MP Branville McCartney taking over the leadership of the Free National Movement, and running for the post of prime minister.
At the outset, it should be pointed out that McCartney may have a long way to go before he finds himself ready for that position.
As far as becoming the leader for the FNM, well, let's just say while that road may be shorter than the one that leads to prime minister status, young McCartney may find the way to the FNM leadership to be an uphill battle.
His recent suggestions for the prime minister to"pass the baton"to a new generation of politicians reveals his thinking on the matter.
But does Branville McCartney have what it takes to take over the leadership of the party and eventually become the next prime minister of the country? Some say he hasn't paid his dues in politics yet and has to tow the line.
During a recent news conference at the House of Assembly, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham when asked about possible challenges to his leadership of the FNM, said that he had no problems with anyone who wished to challenge him.
He added that he had no problems handing over the leadership of the party and going back into retirement, where he was when the party brought him back into front-line politics.
It may have seemed easy for the prime minister to say that, but anyone who knows him knows he won't sit back and be dictated to. In fact, Hubert Ingraham is infamous for his "take charge" personality.
It's probably part of what makes him a leader.
In spite of what he says, Hubert Ingraham will not allow just anyone to take over the FNM party, even if he's stepping down. He will no doubt have a say in who eventually runs the party.
But should that baton be handed to McCartney?
Hypothetically, let's imagine who would get the leadership of the Free National Movement if Prime Minister Ingraham chooses to move back into retirement.
Who are the possibles for leadership in the party - Zhivargo Laing, Brent Symonette, Neko Grant, Kenneth Russell, Tommy Turnquest, Carl Bethel, Dr. Hubert Minnis, Branville McCartney?
Do any of those names ring a bell for FNM leadership? Or does Ingraham have someone else in mind?
The public push of Branville McCartney for leadership and prime ministership does not in any way move Prime Minister Ingraham.
10/4/2010
thenassauguardian editorial
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