PN leader unlikely to be an outsider

James Borg

Mar 19th, 16:31

I like Simon for the post of PN leader and I think he has a lot to offer, but does the PN want a leader that 54% of Maltese already don't like? I think a new face that can be likeable by everyone of all colours is needed.

Chris Spiteir Cremona

Mar 18th, 13:23

I think the people need new faces and familiar household names need not contest, for a successful P.N. turnaround. The people want someone new .....completely new. Familiar names might still indicate nepotism within the P.N.

c scudi

Mar 18th, 09:08

Leaders normally change if they fail to win an election.However,it needs to genuinely reinvent itself as a Party for the people and not an exclusive club for itself and top business along with the Church. Both must understand that the days were people listened and obeyed passively have gone.

Tony Agius

Mar 18th, 03:01

Changing faces will not mean anything. I think the PN must start thinking of being a people's party instead of a Club.

David Griscti

Mar 17th, 22:41

Well, if we insist on a new PN leader hailing from the rather unpopular former cabinet, why not go the whole hog and elect Austin Gatt? If one wants to dig a deeper hole and further provoke first time PL voters, why not not do it in style? And once they are at it, why not throw in Mario as his deputy, so there will be maximum cooperation and commonality of purpose in the PN's leadership?

David Griscti

Mar 17th, 22:39

Well, if we insist on a new PN leader hailing from the rather unpopular former cabinet, why not go the whole hog and elect Austin Gatt? If one wants to dig a deeper hole and further provoke first time PL voters, why not not do it in style? And once they are at it, why not throw in Mario as his deputy, so there will be maximum cooperation and commonality of purpose in the PN's leadership?

John Michael

Mar 17th, 22:39

Its a hard time ahead , its best to let some time pass first its a choice for PN future , it has to be a good head start ..its been a bad FINISH, and its a long journey and not much to choos from?

mark borg

Mar 17th, 22:00

How about keeping Dr.Gonzi ? what is wrong with him ? I voted Pl but am regretting I did not vote for Dr.Gonzi now.

mark borg

Mar 17th, 21:54

Kieku jien kont nazzjonalist nipreferi lil Simon Busuttil bhala Kap, ghax ghandu sense of humour originali !

Gaby Spiteri

Mar 17th, 21:28

I genuinely think that DeMarco is the best choice. Bring in Simon and you ll end up with klikkek again. First think he should have done was get rid of Austin Powers... THAT would have gained you a couple of thousands of votes... plus, his politic tactic is still mud throwing old style.

g t borg

Mar 17th, 20:56

I would go for DeMarco as leader, Anne Fenech as deputy leader and Chris Said as General Secretary. It would be a mix of experience, relatively young and new blood, and a first for Maltese politics, having a very capable and promising woman lawyer in the leadership team!!

David Griscti

Mar 17th, 20:48

U mean the clear headed guy who formed an integral part of the cabinet that was thrown out to wide acclaim? The man who had MEPA under his belt, when that beast was humiliating so many every day people and forcing them to lose their dignity, when proper political leadership would have stamped its authority on those in MEPA acting in such a despicable manner. Leader of the new PN? Please!

Mario Mamo

Mar 17th, 19:44

I would go for the gentleman who is flanked by King Carnival and Baby Boy. After all he was the clear headed guy who saw the PN's bleeding.

A Falzon

Mar 17th, 19:21

the PN must seek out the best opposition leader for the country not for the PN itself

George Cutajar

Mar 17th, 19:07

The PN needs a leadership team and not a leader. It needs the top positions occupied by people who are in a position to reach out to the dissatisfied hard core supporter but at the same time able to reach out to the new generation. Labour did just that with JM flanked by Toni Abela and Anglu Farrugia < up to December> and the result is there for all to see.

anthony sultana

Mar 17th, 18:31

Actually who cares about the PN opposition any more,they will never be able to make a come back unless they change the name of their party,because when I hear the word PN I feel a shock ,I mean a bad shock, and like me there are many.I was PN supporter all my life, but when GonziPN start telling me what to do,my nightmare start coming.

A. MICALLEF

Mar 17th, 17:36

No more Demarcos, Fenech Adamis, Mifsud Bonnicis, no more ghal-ulied, u ulied u
uliedna. Demarco and Fenech Adami were part of the 5 year government and
automatically they are totally responsable for the election fiasco. Simon Busuttil
was only part of the election campaign and is not responsable for the SAJJETTI
ta skandli li gew waqt il-kampanja.

Pule' Carmel

Mar 17th, 17:08

A good leader should be better than his team.
The leading team in a democracy wins because of majority who are found wanting welfare.
The wealth generating workforce is harder to find than those who circulate it.
It is important that the resources of the workforce be intrinsically valuable.
Educators including religious and political members, do not know what I am talking about.

Joe Tabone

Mar 17th, 16:10

Simon Busutill as Leader and Chris Said as General Secretary seem to be a good combination. They can turn the party round in a couple of years, putting the PN in a good position of winning the 2018 General Elections!

james hughes

Mar 17th, 15:58

for the pn to gain and have trust of ppl they need to get JPO and FD back, and like that they are showing that they are cleansing the party, a lot of ppl want them back what they done reflected on the defeat, so a lot of ppl took their side so it would be only a small part done. they should listen to ppl openion first rather than take decision alone

Patrick Bellia

Mar 17th, 15:37

Bhala leader Dr Chris Said, bniedem ihobbuh in nies, Onest,Umli u fuq kollox Ghawdxi, Distrett li il Pn tilef is siggu tieghu min hemm, Bhala vici kap Joe Saliba l eks Seg Generali. ghalija kieku kont naghzlel lil dawn it tnejn naghzel

Chris Debono

Mar 17th, 15:33

For me only Dr De Marco is fit for this job.At least when it comes to talking he don't get carried away with the past as much as Dr Fenech Adami.Ok you can't forget the past but we need to focus on our future now.Then there is Dr Busuttil this guy thinks that the sun comes up every morning because of him my god he is so full of him self i don't want him as a friend let alone as a PN leader.

Joe Galea

Mar 17th, 14:57

........Brussels missjoni wahda ghandhom, ta kif sejrin jiehdu is-surplus u anke aktar minn hekk, li hdimna w ghadna nahdmu ghalieh ahna l-maltin.Biex jaslu ghal dan kollu jehtieg li min imexxi ikun maghzul minnhom stess, u jitla min jitla fil-gvern, Brussels tkun moqdija tajjeb.Ma ninsewx fejn jidhlu l-flus x'jigri,hokli dahri u darb'ohra nhoklok tieghek, dejjem taht il-kappell legali.

Joe Galea

Mar 17th, 14:56

Il-persuni li ser jokkupaw il-kariga ta kap u vici kap ser ikunu dawk li kellhom jew ghandhom post go brussels.Dan sar joghodd kemm ghal min ikun hemm fil-gvern u kemm ghal min ikun fl-oppozizjoni.Minn meta Malta ghazlet li tifforma parti mill UE ,malta ma baqaghliex lehen, hlief liema triq sejra tiftah jew ittigha t-tarmak jew inkella liema triq ser taghmel one way.........

mark borg

Mar 17th, 14:51

...This is the end ,my only friend the end ...

twanny borg

Mar 17th, 14:49

Simon busuttil fi klassi ghalih.

henry caruana

Mar 17th, 14:38

hlisna mill miziep imfarrkin u mixjien lejn il qannata biex nissarfu f' xorrox

James Briffa

Mar 17th, 14:37

Simon Busuttil is the right guy for the job. He is the only one that can demolish the so called cliques. In three months he was very close to the people. Imagine what he can do in 5 years. He will open the doors of the headquarters to everyone and will let everyone help. I can see a winning PN with Simon at the helm. David Agius should be in the leading team too.

E. Azzopardi

Mar 17th, 14:27

I cannot see any of the present members as someone who can "rebuild or refurbish" the party. It is going to take more than a great leader to pick up the pieces.

Yes, I think the PN must find somebody from outside with ideas ( did not say "new ideas" as there were none). If this will not be the case then it is doomed. God forbid if there is no good and reliable opposition in the country.

Toni Borg

Mar 17th, 14:22

Joe Cassar?????

YOu must be kidding...He is one of the reasons the PN lost the election...Ask anyone who is NOT from Rabat!

Jon Vercellono

Mar 17th, 13:41

Reading these comments I think that it will be much harder for the elves to keep up these comments against a much more informed and educated opposition.

j camilleri

Mar 17th, 13:40

Looking at their faces and wonder if they had known that Castille has been looted not just books, computers and documents but now also we've heard on news that also Antiques had disappeared. How can they be trusted. Who is responsible ? Wasn't robbing the country and the citizens enough?

G Pace

Mar 17th, 13:39

Franco Debono BISS jista jsalvakom 10 -15 il sena ohra.ex pn Li bil qalb ivvotajt Labour.

M. Debono

Mar 17th, 13:33

And the clique continues!

A M Bonello

Mar 17th, 13:25

Same 3 people,same old fashioned PN policies,same surnames,same family klikka.The PN will never revamp.They will remain the same old arrogant force even in the many many years to come in the opposition.

mark borg

Mar 17th, 13:22

if these 3 are your only hope ,then no wonder you ended up in such a sorry state.
PN ..it tifel ta dak ...u it tifel ta l-iehor .....l-isbah imma, l-iehor, x wicc ta nazzjonalist ,ghandhu hej imma !

L. Zammit

Mar 17th, 13:15

Simon Busuttil - we've seen what he is and isn't capable off (although I think we would witness a totally different Simon if the clique vanishes and let him be himself).

Mario de Marco - He was wise enough to stay away from the limelight throughout this campaign instead of possibly sacrificing his political career (unlike Simon).

Beppe Fenech Adami - he is part of the clique people voted against

Tonio Bone

Mar 17th, 13:08

PL has rejuvenated itself for a large chunk, now it's time the PN does the same. We seem to have a dynamic and progressive forward looking government, therefore a just as dynamic opposition that offers a just and probable alternative would be in the best interests of the country!

David Jones

Mar 17th, 13:08

Unfortunately the three of them are co authors of this defeat. I don't think it will be wise to elect one of them. Dr Franco Debono is worth considering after all he was right all along and none of the three above ever criticised the captain when the party was rudderless.

B Cilia

Mar 17th, 13:01

XejnSew.com! They've been dreaming this day since their childhood! Now that Gonzi is out of the picture, they want all the action!! One thing is for certain! If these 3 represent PN, 5 years from now PL will win with a majority of 80,000 votes!! ;)

Lucienne Spiteri

Mar 17th, 13:00

DeMarco is the biggest failure. He had mepa under his responsability as a minister and the result was a disaster, A big amount of votes who migrated to the labour party were because of MEPA. He shouldn't even think of standing for the post. And all the successes in tourism were fruit of the decisions taken by his predecessor Francis Zammit Dimech.

Mario Tabone

Mar 17th, 13:00

How come all these Lejber supporters being so interested in who is best to be head of the PN ?
Do I detect a sense of fright ? And afraid they should well be because anyone out of the three being mentioned would have a field day with any of the Lejber bunch including their ex gutter journalist now leader of the bunch JM.
Mind your own business and let us sort ours out. Better and stronger !!!!

Robert Calafato

Mar 17th, 12:59

This is surely good news for the PL!

connie sullivan

Mar 17th, 12:58

Simon Busuttil is the ideal leader. The person who stuck his neck out for the PN when he was most needed. The person who met the disappointed PN supporters after being let down/hurt by the party/people with the PN. No one else did that. He did not do this in the public eye, BIEX JIDHER, but in private. Most of all he treated people with respect and dignity. Simon M'HUX BAHRI TAL BNAZI BISS.

John Azzopoardi

Mar 17th, 12:57

I have seen Beppe talk and he does not talk nonsense. I think he is in a great positoin to be a great PN leader. Busittil does not have what it takes to take the PN to victory in the next 5-10 years.

Jeffrey Mallia

Mar 17th, 12:51

Good news for us PL supporters......it will put us in many and many years to come in Govt :) Keep it up.

V Caruana

Mar 17th, 12:48

Simon is not taking responsability of the elections defeat. If the defeat was due to the poor PN electoral manifesto he would have resigned. So in his innermost belief, the defeat was to the 5-year arrogant Gonzi and co. administration. Whether being Mario, Beppe (who both seems to have legacy over PN) Antonio etc these are birds of the same feather. PN needs "Qabża fil-Kwalita"

A Farrugia

Mar 17th, 12:36

B'qawwa u sahha nemmen li jekk il PN irrid jerga jkun kreddibli mal-poplu jinhtieg li jkollu leader minn barra 'l partit., jekk le jibqu jkaxkru bil problemi kbar li hemm ta firda interna. Fil-kaz li jirnexxilhom jakkwistaw servizz ta leader gdid energiku plus politikalment kredibli ikun ta gwadann kbir ghal PN. Ninsab cert li jekk kollox imur sew il partit iqum fuq saqajh fi ftit zmien. Awguri

Giov DeMartino

Mar 17th, 12:33

Only Dr Gonzi can replace Lawrence Gonzi.

Lawrence Attard

Mar 17th, 12:27

By the way, Simon has proved himself a monumental bore. With Beppe it is clear to see that he is happiest slinging mud until he is blue in the mouth. Uninspiring.

Compare with Franco Debono's wit, sharpness and charisma.

corinne Farrugia

Mar 17th, 12:26

what about chris said?

william cauchi

Mar 17th, 12:24

The PN better be careful the exodus has not stopped last Sunday.

Some are saying that if the PL is clever enough and that J.M. calls a surprise election within a month or so.
Those who planned to vote PL but were scarred and voted PN after all (remember ma x'biza scare) are already regretting their decision.

This time the swing will not be 36,000 but 50,000. Than bye bye PN.

David Griscti

Mar 17th, 12:16

One is a former cabinet member, and that is what the electorate decisivemly voted out; one is an MP with a famous surname associated with a set of respectable traditional values; and the other is a new MP, who risked his own prestige and reputation out of loyalty, but who's strength is his innate ability to connect with civil society and to speak the voice of modern, secular Christian Democracy.

Lawrence Attard

Mar 17th, 12:15

I had great respect for De Marco, until I heard him on Bondi+ regarding the Franco Debono issue insisting on simply reading the official PN statement and refusing to answer questions. A really pitiful performance. Orders from the clique, no doubt, but not the stuff of leaders.

Joe Tabone

Mar 17th, 12:04

The PN has always been spoilt for choice. Who ever the leader, the PN would have already recovered well by next year's EU elections. The new PL movement has already sent shock waves to all citizens by the forced resignations of the Permanent Secretaries and even worse the demand for resignation of a Constitutional body like the Broadcasting Authority- Malta taghna Ikoll!

j camilleri

Mar 17th, 12:00

The 3 Stoogespn :)

Karl Consiglio

Mar 17th, 12:00

Beppe knows how to talk but he's too conservative,

Simon tajjeb,

but I think De Marco would be best.

Carmel Brincau

Mar 17th, 11:59

I would rather do a door to door again before electing people like these because the mass opinion after the election is saying different,also even themselves are not sure what they want to do,So put some body who is really ready to listen otherwise he won't be a match with DR.J Muscat and the well chosen Ministers and you start with a disaster before your first entry in parliament

carmel cassar

Mar 17th, 11:58

If it is not someone new, what these lot have to offer? More lies; arrogance, friends and friends of friends and promises the like we had so far, and never full filled, If you really love the party and not yourselves, search for an outsider of the clique, then there will be a chance to win the people confidence.

Noel ellul

Mar 17th, 11:47

Tal klikka

Joseph Muscat

Mar 17th, 11:34

The best option from the above would be Dr. Demarco but in the people’s interest an outsider would be better. Guess who came 3rd in some surveys and he was tagged as an irrelevant. Simply mentioning his name would make the clique shiver.

George Camilleri

Mar 17th, 11:30

With realities like this, I lose hope of a decent opposition. Demarco is a fair person, but can he really clean up the PN?

Anthony Grech

Mar 17th, 11:22

Jekk dawn huma dak li kapaci joffri GonziPN, allura GonziPN tassew hu Mortus est.

Michael Calleja

Mar 17th, 11:20

Give Simon a chance! He was asked to intervene in the doomed campaign on the 1st of December! Hardly enough time to push forward any policies. Would rather have him than the other two. No more Fenech Adamis and De Marcos please...we've had enough!

M BUHAGIAR

Mar 17th, 11:19

The picture above shows THREE LOOOOSERS!!!!

With them preaching every single day during the election campaign , the PN not just lost but it was DEMOLISHED!!

Mr. M. Camilleri

Mar 17th, 11:07

No one is of the calibre of Dr. Muscat

David Farrugia

Mar 17th, 11:04

Yes.. get Beppe in and PL will have have another guranteed victory in 5 years

H. Wait

Mar 17th, 10:58

Anyone of these three guys would make a favor to PL to stay in command for another legislature. It's true that Simon came late BUT all the stupid lies/words that came out of his mouth during the electoral campaign have nothing to do with the timing. As the saying goes "The wolf changes his coat, but not his disposition"

Victor Vella

Mar 17th, 10:41

No Juice. Wrappers of a decadent product. And the oligarchy continues......

Andrew Borg

Mar 17th, 10:38

i would prefer Simon he is a new face
Adami and Guido are sons of ex-presidents and if they are elected we would look more like a monarchy

M Attard

Mar 17th, 10:32

It boggles the mind to see people criticizing Simon for the leadership position; lets look at the facts,

He came on board when the race was already lost (vide Malta Today survey that's been vindicated), we all knew that, would you think he didn't? His career in Brussels has been nothing short of stellar, yet he gave it up to, in his own words, 'stand up to be counted' when his party needed him.

Charlie Formosa

Mar 17th, 10:19

Simon and Beppe were the two candidates that pushed me away from voting PN anymore, and outsider or a she is need! Stop failing PN!

George Azzopardi

Mar 17th, 10:17

I wonder of PN really wants to actually reform their party or not.
Thanks for choosing Dr.Simon Busuttil or any one of these three. Simon was in charge of MEP's election and had a big say in making PN loose again by such an outstanding figure!!! If elected as a premier, I wonder how he would divide us in blue and red personalities!!!

Victor Vassallo

Mar 17th, 10:12

With these three pushing themselves what else can go wrong for the P.N.? Do they not realize that this campaign lead to a disaster and people spoke to say they do not want them.
They say tourism was a record. Well what did they expect after all, I repeat, all tourist areas in the Mediterranean were in flames. Let see these same figures in tourism once other ports in the area calm down.

A. Mizzi

Mar 17th, 10:10

Then it will be more of the same!

Ganni Borg, B.Mech. Eng. (Hons.)

Mar 17th, 09:56

Beppe: too young and emotionally fragile. Mario: too aristocratic and detached from the public. Simon: he's not been elected second in command for nothing...And what about Francis Zammit-Dimech and George Pullicino?

Vincent Galea

Mar 17th, 09:43

In all humility I bow before these gentlemen.

Why don't Aliens make direct contact with us if they exist ?........are they scared of the electoral result ?
They are the only solution.

Lawrence Fenech

Mar 17th, 09:39

My best choice would be, is there one?

B. Cachia

Mar 17th, 09:30

The temptation is for loyalists to rally around the former leader's protégé. However, the question is: 'is a person so closely associated with the Gonzi the best person to win the trust of those who have rejected his policies?'. I personally cannot imagine him winning back enough of the tens of thousands of lost votes to be competitive in 5 years. Choosing Simon means 10 years in opposition.

T. Caruana

Mar 17th, 09:28

Mela..halli nkompli nhawdu l-borma lol.

Chris Said should contest.

anthony sultana

Mar 17th, 09:26

Mr De Marco is the only one that can achieve a victory next election, the others will give an easy victory to the other parties.PM Muscat is too clever to be beaten.

A.M. Galea

Mar 17th, 09:25

I agree , it's not only that it has to be an insider,but an insider from the inside circle of circles. The PN will never change.With those three,they will remain more of the same.

Claire Cassar

Mar 17th, 09:22

I think Dr DeMarco is the best suited candidate for this post. He is charismatic, highly educated, excellent track record and has the love of PN at his heart!
I support him for this endeavor.

jason cassar

Mar 17th, 09:09

''Beppe Fenech Adami is also being encouraged to throw his hat into the ring. He said he would do what’s in the best interest of the party'''

Dear Beppe the best interest for the party will be to stay out of this position !!

Ronnie Callus

Mar 17th, 09:08

The most deserved one from the three is Mario Demarco.He did an outstanding work in his Ministry and was not so bad in his speeches.

V. Cauchi

Mar 17th, 09:01

All lawyers? Looks like no ground-shaking ideas but just a steady as she goes direction. Reminds me of the 1990s DC oldguard formation in Italy & its consequent divide into splinter parties. Given the scandal-ridden justice system and the absence of human rights issues reminiscent of the 70/80s, lawyers & conservative professionals are the ultimate leaders a rejuvinated party would be looking at.

Joseph Muscat

Mar 17th, 08:59

Dr.Demarco is their best option I think considering that no outsider will go for it He has never been arrogant and did his job very well. The other two, with all due respect are not leader stuff, not even as deputies. As for tackling their problems, they should identify the main culprits, which should not be that difficult, and simply throw them out together with those who supported them.

carl Barthet

Mar 17th, 08:55

If any of these losers are elected PN Leaders, I will NOT vot PN again.

I hope I am loud enough for them to listen to me.

Charlene Bonnici

Mar 17th, 08:50

Pity the PN!!!

R. Balzan

Mar 17th, 08:47

As long as the PN keep treating top positions within the party like blood dynasties belonging to a select chosen few (Fenech Adami, Borg Olivier, Demarco and Mifsud Bonnici families) the PN will remain stuck in its past, with its pro-fascist emblem and flag and all. Only a fresh young face and a total purge of all the cobwebs will do the trick. But no Simon please, and no more lawyers.

A. Mifsud

Mar 17th, 08:45

i m afraid the PN will rot on the opposition benches unless the PL really manages to make a mess in leading the country. Many have left the party and will not return. None of the three candidates being mentioned i see of being capable to run the party. An outsider will be a better option.