But the stark realism of the opinion polls though Keef suggest that Gordon may not get a chance to develop his relationship with the new US administration.
I am always amazed though at old labourites grudging respect for Tony Blair. He delivered three election victories for a totally beaten Labour Party. What more can anyone ask. If I had won three elections in a row I would expect to be slapped on the back by all Labourites forever, if I had won three football league titles I would expect to be slapped on the back by adoring fans, if I had made profits three years in a row at RBS I would expect to be slapped on the back by shareholders...do you see where Im coming from here
Yes BarryW I saw the references to the armed forces shortfall on sky news...I didnt realise until then that our shortcomings had been seen as a big issue in the US.