Is Bruton going to be the next Taoiseach?
A poll published on Saturday by the Irish Times/TNS mrbi asked which of the two Fine Gael senior figures, Enda Kenny or Richard Bruton would be a better leader in this economic downturn. Mr Kenny is of course the current leader of Fine Gael but only received 28% of voters first preference. Bruton has emerged as a very competent senior figure in FG in these testing economic times and support for him is clearly evident in the 46% of respondents that opted for him. Some 26% had no opinion either way. Bruton formerely worked as an economist and would therefore have a great deal of knowledge about the economics of a downturn and more importantly would possibly be better equipped to get us out of this horrible mess.
So as support falls rapidly for the current Fianna Fail government a chance for Fine Gael to return to power might be emerging. But now there's this poll result which suggests the public prefer someone who is not leader to be leader. Interesting dilemma huh?
Fine Gael have been terribly quick to quash this one. Amongst Fine Gael voters the balance evens out with 46% support for Bruton and Kenny. Members of the party have spoken out to dispel rumours that a change in leadership might be a possibility. Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South-East) said Fine Gael was doing well in polls stating 'I am very happy with Enda Kenny and his leadership. There is no question of a leadership contest. It is not going to arise for us'
I smell trouble here.... watch this space
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