Ed Milliband

[redsturgeon]

Remember him, that strange geeky sort of guy who seemed a bit wooden, a bit too uncharismatic to be a PM.

Here he is pushing his new book and rating some of his most famous internet memes.

Strange how the last 45 days gives you a different perspective on things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBqRqwaPBWw

Is it just me or does he now come across as the genius offspring of Thatcher and Blair in terms of charisma and political nous.

John

[swill453]

Regarding the infamous bacon sandwich picture, I read a comment that he could now be pictured, as Labour leader, shoving said sandwich up his a*se and he'd still beat the tories in a general election.

Scott.

[XFool]

Remember him, that strange geeky sort of guy who seemed a bit wooden, a bit too uncharismatic to be a PM.

Here he is pushing his new book and rating some of his most famous internet memes.

Strange how the last 45 days gives you a different perspective on things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBqRqwaPBWw

Is it just me or does he now come across as the genius offspring of Thatcher and Blair in terms of charisma and political nous.

I have heard comments before that he seems to come across as more natural and relaxed, now that he hasn't the weight of leading the Labour Party to electoral victory upon his shoulders.

[UncleEbenezer]

Remember him, that strange geeky sort of guy who seemed a bit wooden, a bit too uncharismatic to be a PM.

Here he is pushing his new book and rating some of his most famous internet memes.

Strange how the last 45 days gives you a different perspective on things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBqRqwaPBWw

Is it just me or does he now come across as the genius offspring of Thatcher and Blair in terms of charisma and political nous.

I have heard comments before that he seems to come across as more natural and relaxed, now that he hasn't the weight of leading the Labour Party to electoral victory upon his shoulders.

Are you suggesting the Elder Statesman effect, whereby someone who's been an utter disaster in a position of power or influence speaks words of wisdom when out of that role and not seeking to return to it?

Examples in Blighty would be Tony Benn or William Hague.

[88V8]

I have heard comments before that he seems to come across as more natural and relaxed, now that he hasn't the weight of leading the Labour Party to electoral victory upon his shoulders.

Are you suggesting the Elder Statesman effect, whereby someone who's been an utter disaster in a position of power or influence speaks words of wisdom when out of that role and not seeking to return to it?
Examples in Blighty would be Tony Benn or William Hague.

And G Brown, who seems much more personable than when he was in power.

V8