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For Americans to better understand Boris Johnson. (Original Post) rogue emissary Jul 2022 OP
Wow. barbaraann Jul 2022 #1
Same for Trump voters. They knew what a disaster he would be before he ran. rogue emissary Jul 2022 #2
Oh, for sure, and also for most other R's too. barbaraann Jul 2022 #3
A question... TlalocW Jul 2022 #4
It means he's running to be a Member of Parliament. rogue emissary Jul 2022 #6
"you knew darn well I was a snake before you brought me in" n/t thesquanderer Jul 2022 #5
Great summation They_Live Jul 2022 #7

barbaraann

(9,151 posts)
3. Oh, for sure, and also for most other R's too.
Thu Jul 7, 2022, 02:40 PM
Jul 2022

I listened to Keir Starmer speaking about Johnson and he really made it clear it was the entire Tory party that's a problem, not just BoJo.

TlalocW

(15,384 posts)
4. A question...
Thu Jul 7, 2022, 03:43 PM
Jul 2022

What does standing for MP mean? He's seeking the position of an MP? Why is that considered a negative thing, or is it because he had promised he wouldn't while he held another position - once as editor of the Spectator and once as mayor of London?

rogue emissary

(3,148 posts)
6. It means he's running to be a Member of Parliament.
Thu Jul 7, 2022, 04:51 PM
Jul 2022

It isn't an inherently negative thing. The problem is the publisher realized he was only using the job to increase his fame and notoriety to run for parliament.

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