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Last Updated: Mar 4, 2017 - 9:43:33 AM |
McCartney’s Senate resignation further underscores opposition’s “ball of confusion”
Bahamian voters in the valley of decision about who should lead this country after the 2017 general election are not and should not be surprised by the sudden resignation of Opposition Leader in the Senate, DNA Leader Branville McCartney.
McCARTNEY’S SENATE RESIGNATION FURTHER UNDERSCORES THE FACT THAT THE OPPOSITION IS A “BALL OF CONFUSION.”
This decision calls into question Mr. McCartney’s judgment. Was Branville McCartney in a Ripvanwinklesque cryogenic slumber when Loretta Butler-Turner sowed the seeds that created one big “BALL OF CONFUSION” in the FNM? Butler-Turner turned her party’s convention into a circus and later led the gang of seven to emasculate and undermine her duly elected leader who she danced with and pledged her undying support for. Did Branville not see that coming? Is he that slow as a leader?
McCartney was in the media blaming his resignation and his uninspiring and failed leadership in the Senate on Butler-Turner. He said that Butler Turner failed to demonstrate leadership, a clear vision and “sowed seeds of confusion.” It is unfortunate that Bran missed an entire public spectacle where Loretta managed to break up and split the FNM, throwing the party into total chaos.
But where is McCartney? Was Branville in a coalition with Butler-Turner or not? He says no but she says yes. Was he the leader of the DNA or Butler Turner? That was unclear. Was he or is he returning to the FNM or not? He say no but Dr. Minnis says there is a chance for a united opposition.
More broadly, where is the opposition? Dr. Andre Rollins wants to go back to the FNM but they are not sure if they want him. Hubert Chipman is contemplating running as an independent in St. Annes and Loretta Butler-Turner is pursuing an independent FNM bid in Long Island. There is even talk of the rebel seven returning to the FNM, effectively firing Loretta Butler-Turner as opposition leader and returning that post to Dr. Minnis.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE OPPOSITION IS IN A STATE OF GREAT CONFUSION THAT GOT MORE CONFUSING WITH THE SENATE RESIGNATION OF BRANVILE McCARTNEY.
In stark contrast the Progressive Liberal is a stable and united organization committed to moving this country forward together. We met this country in a total mess in 2012 and over the last five years worked hard to build a solid foundation on which to build. We cannot turn back the clock by handing this country to a group of people who do not even like each other, who are unable to agree with each other, who lie to and undermine each other and who place their self-interest above the public interest.
The PLP asks the Bahamian people to weigh the leadership teams in the balance and decide whether they want an organized and unified party with a strong track record of change to lead them or a disparate and divided grouping driven by self-interests. The choice is clear. The PLP asks you the Bahamian people to place your support behind us as the best choice to secure your future and that of your families as together we move this country forward
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