I voted today - I'm also an Irish citizen, thus able to vote here. On the first ballot I plunked for Sian Berry, because I largely agree with her Green Party policies and, more importantly, she is the hottest politician this side of Segolene Royal.
On the second ballot, I voted for Ken (if no one gets a majority on the first, the counting switches to the second - thus there is scope for protest votes and voting for hotties). Ken is the typical long serving big city pol - unquestionably corrupt, or unquestionably questionable at least. Yet he has improved life in the city somewhat, the congestion charging in particular has freed up the centre of town.
But it was more for my fear of having Boris as mayor. That this racist, homophobic and incompetent buffoon is even in the running, let alone is in serious contention (and may be sitting in city hall by this time tomorrow) astonishes me. It shows how susceptible people are to a wily media presence and the ability to speak in witty soundbites.
I do have a soft spot for Boris - he is great comedy value - but only when he is the MP for some Tory seat in middle England.
Running a big city is largely about competence - making sure the garbage gets collected and the transport works. I wouldn't trust Boris to look after my cat, how people think he can be trusted to manage London, I don't know.
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