Tim Montgomerie writes:
"I leave for Washington tomorrow and then after 48 hours in the city of politics I'm in LA for just over two weeks with friends. I'll be working part-time; I plan to blog most days - particularly about the Democrat and Republican Conventions. I'll also be writing half of the morning newslinks but at 5pm, West Coast time - by which time UK newspapers are online. We still haven't got a start date for Jonathan Isaby so Peter Cuthbertson will be holding the fort while I am away. Any questions please email them to him. He's just bought a new iPhone so will be keeping a close eye on everything!"
Tim-Is Peter Cuthbertson a christian?
Posted by: Don Tully | August 18, 2008 at 18:22
Hopefully by the time you return, Labour will be 20 points ahead in the polls, and Brown will be have held Glenrothes, nationalised the railways and utilites and be announcing John McDonell as his new number 2.
Failing that, I'll settle for some answers to the questions Mayor Johnson has been posed in the recent thread.
Have a good holiday, Tim. I'll try and behave for your understudy while you are away.
Posted by: Comstock | August 18, 2008 at 18:38
Cornstock@18:38
Failing your preferred scenario, will you be favouring the Harman/Cruddas dream ticket?
Posted by: Andrew Lilico | August 18, 2008 at 18:41
That was a strange question to suddenly come out with, Andrew!
I suppose I should attempt an answer. It would be a gamble, but yes, based on the latest polling data, I think it could be time to roll the dice.
Anyway I'm not a member of the Labour party, so it doesn't matter what I think.
Posted by: Comstock | August 18, 2008 at 18:53
Don't forget our bet over Burton Comstock :)
Posted by: Andrew Woodman | August 18, 2008 at 19:02
I thought you favoured the LibDem's Comstock?!
Posted by: Patsy Sergeant | August 18, 2008 at 19:08
Have fun in DC Tim! Ulster Tory was there several weeks ago, and is thinking of moving there when he finishes University. The new News Museum is a must see - think you'd find it interesting!
Posted by: Ulster Tory | August 18, 2008 at 19:20
Bon Voyage Tim! Have a great time!
Posted by: Sally Roberts | August 18, 2008 at 19:47
"Anyway I'm not a member of the Labour party, so it doesn't matter what I think."
Comstock I have just keeled over in shock! ;-)
Posted by: Sally Roberts | August 18, 2008 at 19:48
Andrew, I haven't forgotten, although I don't hold out much hope of winning it especially as the Burton MP is standing down. On present polling numbers I stand to lose a total of 25 quid on the next election :(
Sally, I have said many times on here I'm not a Labour member. I'm a bit of a lefty who stumbled across this site by accident (honest!), and ended up staying.
Patsy, I'm not sure where you've got the idea I support the Lib Dems (?) but I don't. They are good as 'blue sky' thinkers and come up with some good ideas, but no way would they be any good as a government.
Posted by: Comstock | August 18, 2008 at 20:15
Lose 25 quid maybe, comstock, but you'll make a lot more money than that after Cameron wins and we can start to turn the economy back upwards :-)
Posted by: Geoff | August 18, 2008 at 21:02
Hands up who's glad of Comstock! (hand is up!)
Have a great holiday Tim.
Posted by: Graeme Archer | August 18, 2008 at 22:08
Cuthbertson in charge?! I hope the place is still here when you get back, Tim. :-p
Say hi to DC and LA for me: two of my more fondly-remembered past homes.
Posted by: Dave J | August 19, 2008 at 03:28
Yes, we like comstock, even though he is an evil leftie :P
Posted by: tired and emotional | August 19, 2008 at 17:00