tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post1426213082534103670..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Dagenham Has Seen the Future - And it's Conservative!Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-7467555451589199052007-04-20T17:22:00.000+01:002007-04-20T17:22:00.000+01:00What about the fourth candidate, Jane Archer? She...What about the fourth candidate, Jane Archer? She too has a proper job and is a very credible candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83258831041719086692007-04-17T12:40:00.000+01:002007-04-17T12:40:00.000+01:00At least Palmer works for a living. The other two ...At least Palmer works for a living. The other two are just professional politicos. sure;y the party has better people than thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22373457215764020492007-04-17T07:38:00.000+01:002007-04-17T07:38:00.000+01:00Yes - why the delay in eastleigh? Is it an attemp...Yes - why the delay in eastleigh? Is it an attempt to squeeze the last candidate back in there again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39820901318347150162007-04-17T00:01:00.000+01:002007-04-17T00:01:00.000+01:00Personally I would like to see Simon get it. But a...Personally I would like to see Simon get it. But all three are fairly decent and hard working.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45564589027382418622007-04-16T16:31:00.000+01:002007-04-16T16:31:00.000+01:00Dagenham & Rainham is certainly difficult but not ...Dagenham & Rainham is certainly difficult but not unwinnable. <BR/><BR/>Boundary changes have given it a notional Labour majority of 6581, and put it at 164 on the Tory target list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1997426786762903242007-04-16T16:17:00.001+01:002007-04-16T16:17:00.001+01:00I do with them all luck but I cant help wishing th...I do with them all luck but I cant help wishing the lovely Paul Bristow just that little bit more luck than the others. He is such a hard worker and such a good campaigner and such a sweetie as well.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck Bristow!Caroline Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745105068421166688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44307986462418272172007-04-16T16:17:00.000+01:002007-04-16T16:17:00.000+01:00anonymous 1.28pm - Cameron might need the likes of...anonymous 1.28pm - Cameron might need the likes of Huhne if he tries to form a lib/con pact...you don't scare the chickens if you need them to lay eggs!Tim Akerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966520691847713780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-6469340350295973362007-04-16T13:28:00.000+01:002007-04-16T13:28:00.000+01:00No disrespect intended to Bristow/Palmer etc. but ...No disrespect intended to Bristow/Palmer etc. but *why* are we getting excited about unwinnables like this when key marginals, like Eastleigh, haven't even selected yet?<BR/><BR/>What the hell is the delay?!<BR/><BR/>Is there something wrong with the local association? Do they not have the members? Are they staffed with muppets? Are they scared of Huhne? <BR/><BR/>All our key marginals should have selected by now. If not, then CCO needs to give them a kick up the arse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4798703531548976112007-04-16T12:55:00.000+01:002007-04-16T12:55:00.000+01:00X is a friend of mine. I've known X since X was in...X is a friend of mine. I've known X since X was in nappies. X was chairman of North East Frog Town CF branch and doubled the membership by 100% to 2. X will be a good candidate/MP for this seat (insert name of seat) and I look forward to campaigning for X. Good luck X!<BR/><BR/>Give us a break!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30972858796258525422007-04-16T10:06:00.000+01:002007-04-16T10:06:00.000+01:00Is the constituency winnable? Can we have some st...Is the constituency winnable? Can we have some stats?Old BEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974090439936326476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-88130869877481956882007-04-16T10:00:00.000+01:002007-04-16T10:00:00.000+01:00I have worked with all of them and they would all ...I have worked with all of them and they would all be excellent candidates. All are very hard working, passionate individuals who have done a huge amount to bring new, young people into the Conservative Party and reach out to new voters. I would say that they have very different styles so it will be a genuine choice for the seat. And they are all friends too!Mark Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15081304122269935086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36129322287322967412007-04-15T20:50:00.000+01:002007-04-15T20:50:00.000+01:00What a hard choice this will be for the associatio...What a hard choice this will be for the association/primary! All three would be superb candidates and excellent MPs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22380412007594655172007-04-15T20:35:00.000+01:002007-04-15T20:35:00.000+01:00"I'm forever blowing bubbles, little bubbles in th..."I'm forever blowing bubbles, little bubbles in the air...."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11692298703253287562007-04-15T20:25:00.000+01:002007-04-15T20:25:00.000+01:00Your presumption is sadly incorrect. I am not appl...Your presumption is sadly incorrect. I am not applying for seats for the foreseeable future.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91295034996451669812007-04-15T20:22:00.000+01:002007-04-15T20:22:00.000+01:00As its so desirable Iain, and with your strong loc...As its so desirable Iain, and with your strong local connections I can only presume that you applied and weren't shortlisted-bad luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com