Alex Salmond is as presidential as Bush

This says it all:

Their own leader, Alex Salmond, bounces above 40%, so the SNP are now fighting this campaign as if it were presidential. They have registered his name as an election “brand”, putting “Alex Salmond for first minister” beside the SNP logo on all ballot papers.

I knew about this ages ago. Alex Salmond is drooling after power and status as a legendary statesman. His ego has far outstripped his abilities. He is not sensible, and has demonstrated in recent days that he is as flexible on his ‘firm’ policy commitments as any other pollie.

How come his supporters don’t see that?

• 18 Apr 2007

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