George Abela willing to contest MLP leadership election

David Gatt

Mar 24th 2008, 04:24

Godfrey Borg - You have the right to have your opinion, but I disagree with your thoughts. First of all, being 60 years old makes George Abela too old for the job. A 'new' leader aged 60 who will face his first election at 65?? Come on, it doesn't stand out right!

Secondly... I judge people over long periods of time, not on just one occasion. My impression is that George Abela is the Dom Mintoff type, ie 'either agree with me or I'll cause you trouble from within'. I'm sure that many others disagreed with MLP going to the elections in 1998, but still they moved forward as one team. George Abela appears to be a deserter, or an AWOL if you prefer. Also keep in mind that since 1998 he didn't move a finger to help the MLP. He's just pouncing on the occasion of becoming leader since Alfred Sant vacated his seat.

J DeBono

Mar 20th 2008, 16:50

Joseph Muscat is the best leader. He is young, charming, intelligent, etc Dr Michael Falzon and Evarist Bartolo deputy leaders. Justine Caruana general secretary. If so elected MLP would win next time!!

Godfrey Borg

Mar 19th 2008, 12:55

Dear David Gatt; If we continue to think with our hearts and not with our minds, then the MLP will be again not an electable party. It is now a known fact that the MLP is still not attractive enough to bring back the lost sheep and to the floating voters segment.
What happened in 1998 was actually a clash between two personalities which had been going on since 1992 and whose hard heads was actually the consequence which did not showed respect to the MLP supporters and the Maltese population in general. I invite you to check on the events happening at those times and you will see that the only person who actually tried to promote dialogue between Sant and Mintoff in trying to find a solution was just George Abela.
But what is important is the present and the the way forward in the future.
George Abela is around 60 years old, have adequate abilities to lead the party, his declared love are his wife, the GWU and the MLP respectively. With this last statement on Bondiplus last Monday, it showed clearly that his agenda is not based on witchhunts but on dialogue and building bridges. I think both the GWU and the present MLP administration should actually take this opportunity to commence such a process. As I said, being around 60 years old, George can be the person who can stabilise and transform the party for the next election.
Having stated the above, that lead me to comment on Joe Muscat. Yes he is quite an impressive person with the right qualities for a leader, BUT NOT AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME. The MLP should continue to groom this person by electing him again in the next European Parlamentary Elections, thus continuing his good input apart from gaining more experience and more contacts.

David Gatt

Mar 18th 2008, 12:06

Mr Charles Cassar: So you say you're a Labour supporter for life no matter what... then I suppose you want to have a leader that whenever he faces a difficult situation he just quits and leaves the others to face it. Then for 10 years he does nothing to help. Are these the 'great' qualities that George Abela has?

Sorry but George Abela can never be trusted again after his own actions. He showed that he cared nothing about Labourities and we shall never forget that. It's very easy to resign when you face hard times, then come back to try to take the honors.

The party delegates still remember this too and thus George Abela will never be appointed leader. That's why he wants people to vote for him, not the party delegates.. Cause if people get to vote, there's a big chance that even PN supporters might actually have a chance to vote. And we all know that PN supporters would vote George Abela inorder to destroy the MLP.

charles cassar

Mar 17th 2008, 23:41

Dear David Gatt what rights have you to say that anyone agreeing to have Gorg Abela as leader isn't a true labour supporter.

I have been a Labour supporter for all my life and will remain so until I die and will vote Labour whoever the leader is. So my main interest is to have the best leader of he same or better stature than Malta's most successful leaders.

Through experience and qualifications I have no doubt that the best character out of all those being mentioned is Gorg Abela. What he said in 1998 is true and Labour did not win 1 single general election after that. In the past 10 years he didn't critisize MLP in 1 occasion and never intervened. So please respect everyone's opinion and especially those who have the ability to forsee better tan others.

Michael falzon is the most suitable as his deputy for party afairs and varist Bartolo for the parliament affairs. However we need to project our leader and focus on him not as a leadership of 3. I am more than sure that this will lead us to glorious times since Abela is the person who can get us new votes which we need to get majority.

David Gatt

Mar 17th 2008, 13:07

People..

Let's make something clear here. Everyone can claim that he LOVES Labour and thus he wishes the BEST for the party by wanting George Abela as leader.

But once I start reading the comments I quickly can see who truly is a Labour supporter and who is not. Anyone who doesn't remember George Abela's actions in 1998 isn't a true Labour supporter.

George Abela abandoned MLP during the 1998 election. Very bad timing Mr Abela! Then for 10 years what did he do to help the party. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Now he's putting himself as the saviour of the party. Dr Abela, you're not fooling anyone! You are not a born leader, cause true leaders stand up and shine in the moments of difficulties. You just ran away like a coward, so NO, you will never gain confidence from the Labour supporters. You'll only be used by those PN supporters who hate Labour.

brian farrugia

Mar 17th 2008, 11:13

The resignation of Dr. Alfred Sant was predictable, and in my opinion even the post of the new MLP leader is. Dr. George Abela, should not be seen as a traitor. Dr. Abela had different visions, regarding Europe. If same visions and opinions where also adopted by Dr. Sant, Labour would have won the 1998 elections and is still governing.

I my opinion, Dr. Abela as a leader, Dr. Michael Falzon, a really honest and trustful person, who is loved by everyone, even by the nationalists, and the young open minded, energetic Dr. Joseph Muscat, will make a good blend together for the long awaited winning team. I also agree, that the new leader will not just be elected by the party delegates no matter what Jason says. Jason is not the party...

J.C Azzopardi

Mar 16th 2008, 20:27

From what has been said and written, it is still clear that the Party needs Michael to continue his work at the grass roots level.He has given sterling services to the Party rank and file and should continue to work at that level.

Mario Sammut

Mar 16th 2008, 13:29

As I see there is a lot of lobbying inside the party by people, most of them delegates, who perhaps have own interests in selecting the new leader. I have a message for these group of people. The party is ours...we own the party, all of us maltese labourites. Don't put labour in peril again. We labourites in general have no interests other than choosing a strong, charismatic, righteous leader...the choice is pointing inevitably to George Abela or at least to somebody who has a humble but highly influential image.

martin borg

Mar 16th 2008, 13:26

Why should Dr George Abela expect to get the respect and solidarity as a leader,should he get the post, when he did not show the same to Dr Alfred Sant.

Benny Saliba

Mar 16th 2008, 13:20

Political ethics presume that a failed leader resigns. The Labour Party was unelectable since 1998. Most of the Party administration pushed and propped Dr Alfred Sant. Thousands kept voting for Labour only with a forlorn hope of ridding Malta of PN. Now, do not denigrate the right thinking and far-sighted individuals who vainly tried to make Labour see sense.

martin saliba

Mar 16th 2008, 09:55

There were numerous occasions where the Labour party could have got rid of Alfred Sant but didn't. I think that I contributed to his removal ( resignation ) by not voting.Now if Labour supporters want to reach their goalsI have a suggestion. Resign from membership as a protest to the way that the Party is being administered. Why should the Labour leader be chosen by about 600 leeches all who look to their interests first. Only the members of the whole Labour Party are able to make the right choice. It is not up to the like of Jason Micallef to decide especially when he should have resigned even before his disgusting comments on Xarabank. I'm looking foward to vote in the next elections but i'm allready wondering if I will for the exact reasons that i didn't this time.

JOHN SCERRI

Mar 16th 2008, 08:49

All MLP needs is 3 more contestants to form a football team 'MLP UNITED'.....or are they really...united?

wareing carmen

Mar 16th 2008, 08:22

Dear Mr Jason Tabone, do you really want to put an end to the MLP by even suggesting that Mr Jason Micallef be put leader of the MLP. Are we going crazy? I think he should be the first to resign. Do you know how many MLP supporters are hurt by what comes out of his mouth? I think we need a fresh start if we want to be governing at some point in the future. I think all Mlp voters should have the right to vote for the new leader just as Dr George Abela said as the Mlp Belongs to us!

sam dimech

Mar 16th 2008, 00:37

Well done to Joe Mifsud who spoke volumes of wisdom during his BLA AGENDA bit last night.

Our beloved Malta Labour Party should ALSO be OPEN to all those who form part of the Labourites-movement and who for some reason or another felt the need to abandonship during the last 10 years...VALID professionals and politicians like George Abela, Lino Spiteri, Anna Mallia, Maria Camilleri, Sharon Ellul Bonici, Alfred Mifsud, just to name a few.

Doors are ajar...waiting for you. Here we are ready to discuss our ideas with you. Let's work together to make this party electable again. We're tired of being considered as an 'oppostion's benches party'. We want to look way ahead to a party which can attract the absolute majority again and again!!

As for the Xarabank attack on Jason Micallef - give the guy some credit - he was bombarded with attacks from north south west and east. In order to avoid the 'defensive' rethoric and stand on the 'weaker end' he took the 'offensive' side and at the end harmed himself even worse! I'm sure he's sorry for what he said especially to George Abela and Anna Mallia.


My idea of the a true winning leadership is:

leader: George Abela

deputy: Joseph Muscat

deputy: Evarist Bartolo

general secretary: Joe Mifsud

Pierre Farrugia

Mar 15th 2008, 23:48

I think Dr.abela is abreath of fresh air in Maltese politics, that's why I do not agree with Mr.Gatt's comment.Just look in Dr.Abela's history he was always a key person in many controversrial circumstances!!!!!!

David Gatt

Mar 15th 2008, 20:42

Putting George Abela leader of the MLP would mean the end on the MLP. May I remind everyone that MLP is the last line of defence against the PN. The PN is trying to destroy everyone that opposes him. They tried it on numerous times against the GWU, now they are targeting MLP at its most vulnerable. It's the oldest trick in the book: 'put a friend leading the enemie's team and your problems are over'. Putting George Abela in command would make Labour just an extionsion of the PN party. People beware, WE NEED AN OPPOSITION!

Karl Abela

Mar 15th 2008, 20:08

Attention Mr Anthony Mifsud!!!

People with your mentality is exactly why Labour have been in opposition for so long.
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Since when out siders dictates to the Party how and who to vote.
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What you are saying is that I do not have the right to have my say about the labour party!! That is sick, typical Mintoff Era mentality. I am Maltese and the labour party belongs to all Maltese people. Mr Mifsud you are the reason why we cannot have a labour government.

effie carbonaro

Mar 15th 2008, 17:20

by goerge!!!i how dare to say that you want an mlp leadership.where were you all this time?george what was your solution of the farce of mintoff keeping his party with a knife on its back.you seem a clever man what was your solution then?running away and doing more harm.bye goerge forever

James De Giorgio

Mar 15th 2008, 15:19

Some labourites seem hell-bent on suiciding their own party. George Abela is their best hope, yet look at their reactions...

Graham Crocker

Mar 15th 2008, 15:09

@anrhony a mifsud
Outsiders? What is the MLP some secret exclusive Society ?

I thought you guys were socialists not snobs.

Snobby Socialists, talk about Contradictions .

Regards,

Mr Outsider. :-(

Joseph Tabone

Mar 15th 2008, 15:07

I suggest Jason Micallef as our new Leader. He is young, full of energy, and knows the way forward.

The only way is up ... Jason

Ian Zahra

Mar 15th 2008, 15:05

The real leader and the only patriot of the MLP is Michael Falzon. Nothing else. I hope MLP wont make another mistake. This is the true change

Elaine Grima

Mar 15th 2008, 13:09

Watched the xarabank show yesterday or was it called Jason Micallef. How kind of Peppi to dedicate a show for the Labour Party. The panel was a perfect balance and the clips shown were not biased at all. It also had a surprise - a clip from George Abela. To my surprise the times of Malta's poll shows Dr Abela as a favourite. Should the labour party trust once again the PN suggestions?

mvella

Mar 15th 2008, 12:57

I believe that the person to be entrusted with the leadership of the Malta Labour Party should have a mix of ingredients to fulfill the aspirations of the Maltese people in general. Notary Marie Louise Coleiro Preca has both moral and intellectual qualities. In my opinion she is the person who can reunite all those who have the party at heart in the interest of our country.

Luke Degeitano

Mar 15th 2008, 12:51

George Abela: a sick joke from the PN camp. My friend, a close friend of Peter Darmanin was already pinpointing to George Abela last December. It's quite obvious that the PN are interested in a weak opposition to stand a chance for another win in 5 years time.

Give us a break. I hope Peppi and Bondi will not spend the next five years discussing the new labour leader instead of discussing the Malta's BIG problems; i.e. energy production, waste managment, social welfare etc etc etc

mvella

Mar 15th 2008, 12:44

I believe that the person to be entrusted with the leadership of the Malta Labour Party should have a mix of ingredients to fulfill the aspirations of the Maltese people in general. Notary Marie Louise Coleiro Preca has both moral and intellectual qualities. In my opinion she is the person who can reunite all those who have the party at heart in the interest of our country.

Daryl Ebejer

Mar 15th 2008, 11:48

having lost 3 elections,ithink the mlp delagates should really open their eyes and do away with their old way of thinking.time for a fresh start.a fresh way of doing things and this can't be achieved by someone who is so arrogant and thinks so highly(wrongly) of himself acting as party segretary! Jason should have resigned before alfred sant in my opinion and go back to what he does best....T.V. We need better guys at the helm of the party.I liked the idea of appointing an acting leader so that a good decision can be made calmly and George Vella would surely fit the bill.most of the people mentioned for the post of leader have their good qualities but as a labour supporter i would not like to see Anglu Farrugia as the leader.

simon fenech

Mar 15th 2008, 11:40

1)Michael Falzon 2)Joseph Muscat MEP and Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca as Party Secretary

Godfrey Borg

Mar 15th 2008, 10:28

With all due respect, Marie Abdilla should know better. In 1998, George Abela and a few others were the only ones who had the guts to stand and be counted in trying not to let the MLP be trashed just because someone was foolish enough to think that he can win the 1998 elections hands down. For God's sake, learn from past mistakes and look forward to the future. Yes George Abela is a valid candidate and should be given the same fair chance without resorting to unfair tactics. The PN always praise the candidates that they are really afraid of due to their moderation and intellectual abilities. So please Marie, just think, evaluate without passion and let all the potential contestants show their true abilities and vision for the future.

Byron Camilleri

Mar 15th 2008, 09:47

Gerge Abela, a good joke! First he leave MLP in a very critica moment, and now he wants to be a leader. He even helped port workers to leave GWU, how now he wants to be MLP leader, where the GWU media is fundamental for MLP?

Marie Abdilla

Mar 15th 2008, 09:13

What Labour needs is not just a change in leadership but a new way of doing politics. To date the only two contenders who have spoken on these lines are Joseph Muscat and Evarist Bartolo. George Abela's bid is a sick joke. The delegates would have to be utter morons to vote for someone so untrustworthy who left the MLP high and dry in the middle of an electoral campaign. The fact that the PN have been trying to push him since forever also speaks volumes!

Darren Fava

Mar 15th 2008, 09:03

I would like to comment on the unfortunate administration of the labour party. Yesterday, on Xarabank programme, it beacame clear that the labour party is run by a small group of people who appear to have their own interest at heart and not that of the party. The labour party has suffered 3 election losses because of this small group of people. No matter how much effort some genuine labourites put in the party for a real change one can surely conclude that unfortunately, Labour will never change. The same group of people will elect a leader which will accept to be run by this group. Personally, if this happens, the labour party are heading for another election loss. I thank timesofmalta.com, on my behalf, for letting its readers express their opinion freely on their website.

Claude Calleja

Mar 15th 2008, 09:01

I don't think there is anything wrong with party members to be included. I think George Abela will be the one who can turn the MLP around, and make it (for a change) an electable party.

Godfrey Borg

Mar 15th 2008, 09:01

With all due respect to Luke Degeitano, I think he should ask more about Dr George Abela abilities etc etc before coming to conclusions. If the party delegates are wise enough, they should elect him together with two other valid deputy leaders, one of whom can be a female candidate, since it will unify the party once again and be able to have a reasonable , credible and moderate approach to all the current political and economic issues. This moderate approach will be welcomed by those silent voters who yearn to have a real political balance, since it will be beneficial to the whole nation.What I do not like to hear at this moment in time, are negative comments like that of Jason Micallef on " Xarabank ". He should know better since the writing was on the wall since 1998 and Dr Abela and a few others had the guts to say so. Since then, we all know what happened and I hope that the MLP delegates will ponder without passion but by using their brains on the best choice for the leader. Having said that, I am also sure that everyone has a place in the party but the present MLP administration as a whole should assume responsibilty for the stupid mistakes and lack of explanation/presentation on the MLP Electoral Proposals. Delegates should then elect again some of the valid members of the present administration. I also hope that each and every candidate for the leadership contest will be given the same chances and exposure to explain themselves without the need to apply any block votes and other similar scaremongering/dirty tactics. I hope that we will not have the same circus that happened around three years ago in another leadership contest. We should have learned some lessons since then. So let the MLP set again its house in order in a democratic and fair manner. One last comment is ,yes we have to evaluate Dr Abela's suggestion that the party members should have a say in such matters. If the party statute needs amendments so be it. There is a chance for a real new begining and I hope that we will not mess up this golden opportunity.

JOHN SCERRI

Mar 15th 2008, 08:17

After having heard and compared Anna Mallia's statements on Xarabank yesterday with statements I heard by the same person last Sunday morning - the difference is impressive. Last Sunday Anna Mallia pictured Mr. Jason Micallef as a champion and Dr Alfred Sant as the person who was cautious not to make mistakes and that everyone knew what the election result was and all what was needed was to confirm it......true case of counting the chickens before they hatch !!!
NOW she has become the MLP doctor and protector of labour supporters....HALLINA TRID !!
As for Mr Jason MIcallef I find it very unfair for a high ranking party official to try to redicule one simple question asked by a lady from the audience ...those sarcastic grins and questioning who questions him made him look funny to say the least.
I think he should also resign as secretary out of his own free will intead of wait for his own delegates to chuck him out of this post.
Jason Micallef was present in Xarabank ??? he could have left this to Dr, Michael Falzon ....after all he did leave Dr Michael Falzon on his own in the counting hall. ....to do all the work.
Yes in my opinion Dr Michael Falzon will be a very good Leader together with Joseph Muscat as the only deputy leader.
Party Secretary should be Ms Marie - Louise Coleiro Preca.
I shall not comment on what Anglu Farrugia stated !!!???

Albert Farrugia

Mar 15th 2008, 08:16

The worst thing that the MLP could do now is to rush the election of the leader. Any choice made now will result in a bad choice, and give the party a leader who would not be able to unify it. As we know from past experience, leading the MLP is a very tricky business. I think at the general conference a motion ought to be passed, by means of which an ACTING LEADER is apponted (maybe some veteran, respected MP, someone like George Vella), and in the meantime discussions are held in all levels of the party, including grassroots, for about a year, with those who are interested presenting themselves and putting forward their vision. Only after this can a good choice be made.
And yes, yesterdays Xarabank was the beginning of an attempt to influence the choice of leader for the MLP. I appeal to Labourites to be VERY CAREFUL regarding this. The PN government has managed to neutralise all Unions, including the GWU. Its last and natural target now is the MLP itself.
And, by the way, the tactless comments by Anglu Farrugia yesterday on Xarabank, regarding "bought votes" (voti mixtrija) should exclude him from the contest before it even begins. Enough said.

alfred mallai

Mar 15th 2008, 07:50

Should Dr Abela be elected leader of mlp he must be prepared to drink the same calice which the gonzipn and his allies, including this paper, gave to Dr Alfred Sant. as the gonzipn and his allies have only hate for any person who occupies the hellm of the mlp. fredu

David Magro

Mar 15th 2008, 07:11

I do not see Xarabank as the fora were a decision to elect a leader is to be taken. However it is good to see stratigist like George Abela in having interest for MLP leadership.He was the cog when the MLP won the 1996 election. He has got material.

anrhony a mifsud

Mar 15th 2008, 06:58

Since when out siders dictates to the Party how and who to vote.

Peppi your time now has finally ran out.

Tony

C.Pace

Mar 15th 2008, 06:50

Luke, having anyone associated with the Sant leadership would be a mistake. They have all shared his policies over the last 10 years and these have been rejected by the nation.

George Abela, together with the likes of Lino Spiteri, had the guts to stand up to Sant when they did not agree with him and refused to go along with him. It is individuals such as these which would give the party a perception of something fresh with new ideas, and not just a continuation of past policies...

As of last Monday, the Labour Party is again firm favourite to win the next election purely because the Nationalists would have been in government for a quarter of a century. No matter how successful the next legistlature is, the nation is likely to prefer change if there is a credible challenge from the Opposition. To be credible, we need fresh faces and fresh ideas and, in my opinion, George Abela and co. will provide these.

J. Grech

Mar 15th 2008, 01:06

It is obvious that the PN are pushing George Abela and Michael Falzon. What political party would want to regale its adversary with a good leader. The PN believes that with Abela or Falzon they have the best chance to beat Labour again in five year's time.
Joseph Muscat is the best choice: fresh, young, determined, focussed with a solid ideological base and a practical approach. Isn't it obvious why the PN wouldn't want Muscat?

Jesmond Bartolo

Mar 15th 2008, 00:24

Marie-Lousie Coleiro Preca as leader and Michael Falzon and Justyne Caruana from Gozo as deputies.
Now that would be a dream team that would ensure victory by a landslide next time round.
Marie- Louise Coleiro Preca because she is what Labour is truly all about and the people have expressed their will in their thousands.
Michael Falzon because he is a smart intellectual with a sense of decency. This was best demonstrated last weekend when he won the respect of frinds and foe alike.
Justyne Caruana because she is the future. Young, vibrant, beautiful... and Gozitan.
This trio would in the next five years gel as a team and capture the imagination and wishes of the public and give the Labour Party the victory it desires.
If only it was that simple. I just hope that the Labour Party does not hit the self destruct button once again as it has been doing since at least 1998.

martin frendo

Mar 15th 2008, 00:00

If you don't agree with George Abela as a contestant. his words are worth taking note of. one has to analyse the results first - if party leader is to be elected only by delegates ,at least delegates can consult the party members- how about organising a round of district consultations ? at the end of the day party is not made of of party delegates only.

Dr. Josette Camilleri

Mar 14th 2008, 23:58

What is wrong with George Abela? Many consider him a gentleman, a man with ideas, someone who could give the Malta Labour Party some strong credibility.

I have no doubt that Dr. Abela is not to be considered the only candidate. There are others who may make good leaders as long as they focus on a few things:

[a] to eradicate by actions (not mere words) the image of the old MLP, avoiding instances of negativism which was demonstrated by some candidates during the election campaign;
give a credible image of the party politics without shooting the party in its foot - and I guess one has an idea which reasons helped the MLP lose elections third time round, not forgetting that many questions asked to Dr. Sant in the first place remained unanswered, leaving most of us uncertain about what he had in mind;
[c] kick out elements from the Party who continue to sow division. It is time to avoid silly arguments about thwarted DNAs and "serpent" labels, or the chummy attitude of being only "tal-Laburisti biss". The party ruling a country must be for all the people, not for its supporters only.

Let's hope this election loss will serve as an experience. The MLP must bury past mistakes once and for all by not repeating them and prove it can be a party with a vision for the future. Good luck to the new leader... it will be a hard task, I am sure.

John Schembri

Mar 14th 2008, 23:58

Dr Abela should be judged by his deeds, when he talks he talks sense and in an assertive way , he doesn't make me sleep. He would be an asset for Malta's political scene.

Albert Gauci Cunningham

Mar 14th 2008, 23:53

Well, well here we go again another five years of paranoia from Labour stalwarts telling us how disadvantaged they are and how peppi is working against them!!...........it's not Xarabank that's interested to know about the MLP leadership but the people....the same people who for the third consecutive time told the MLP NO because their leader was a political failure, because the MLP had no solid plans, because the MLP is not credible, because the MLP built a campaign to appease those who had decided to vote Labour 5 years ago!.........Yes the voters...those who one day might put the MLP in govt need to know who our potential PM is! But the arrogance of the MLP knows no bounds, no limits.........they lose an election and instead of humbled they come out like ferocious tigers accusing everybody but themselves!! As Anna Mallia and Sharon Ellul Bonici said the PN worked for every vote and opened its arms to everyone while the MLP, even now, stamps its feet and accuses G.Abela of mistrust and Mr.De geitano says that he makes people sleep! Wake Up Messrs labour Supporters YOU WERE WRONG not the Maltese! You are in Opposition because YOU point fingers at everyone but yourself! Its now or never!! Its a strong MLP or one even more shattered than now!!!

Jennifer Cosaitis

Mar 14th 2008, 23:46

Ms Calleja, that is not dictating, it is what is defined as "discussing".

Joseph Caruana

Mar 14th 2008, 23:45

It seems that MLP is more interested that he narrowed the gap from the last election than to see why they lost again considering they began the electoral campaign with a 15000 advantage. If they continue like this they will be doing the same mistake all over again. The MLP should concentrate on themselves and not on PN, and to do this not only Sant had to resign but also the administration beginning from Jason Micallef.

Luke Degeitano

Mar 14th 2008, 22:57

Thank you George Abela but I don't think you are the best choice for MLP. You have this monotonous speaking style who lulls the listener to sleep. We need someone fresh. Thank you Michael Falzon but you're most wanted only on YouTube (making fun of your own self). I see Joseph Muscat and Evarist Bartolo as the only viable alternatives. Think wise! The PN will make the best it can to disrupt this important choice. It has been pushing forward George Abela since I don't know when! I find this ridiculous. Give us a break!

Tony Caruana

Mar 14th 2008, 22:49

Evarist Bartolo said the MLP needed a new, open leadership with new ideas .

I Guess that leaves him out then !!

charmaine calleja

Mar 14th 2008, 22:15

Since when is xarabank so interested in the labour party. Labour supporters should not let peppi&co dictate their leadership contest.