Prime Minister Perry Christie
Reader poll
Prime Minister Perry Christie said the people will decide if he runs again at the next election. Do you think he should?
- Yes, he should run again
- No, he should not run again
264 total votes.
By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday dodged questions on whether or not he would seek re-election, instead declaring that the answer ultimately rested on public opinion.
Mr Christie said he was focused solely on getting results for the government in a bid to deliver on his party’s election campaign promises.
He added that while mistakes may be made in his haste to “drag” the government along its mandate, the pace of progress must not be broken.
“(Re-election) that’s not important to me now, the fact is people keep talking about whether I’m running again or not,” he said. “You know who decides whether I’m running again? Firstly, me and my family but really the people, the members of Parliament and the political organisations throughout the country.
“So I’m not going to be distracted by that now, people are saying that I am running again, that’s fine – they can say that. I am running to get results for the Progressive Liberal Party, the government, that’s all I’m running for. “I’m running full speed ahead all the time and I have not taken a day off since (the) election.”
Mr Christie added: “I’m dragging the government in this regard, there will be people who make mistakes in the process. We’ll have to correct those mistakes, but we are moving forward resolutely to deliver what we promised the people of this country.
Before taking office in 2012, Mr Christie indicated that he would consider stepping down as party leader mid-term and name a successor.
However, the prime minister has since been evasive over his political future.
Comments
Well_mudda_take_sic 10 years, 4 months ago
Dis man Christie gat one big fork tongue! He ain't listen to public opinion in da referendum results on illegal webshops, but he now say he gonna listen to public opinion on whether to decide ta run for re-election!! Who dis big bag o' hot air tink he foolin'!!!
mangogirl01 10 years, 4 months ago
Lol, fa real! He didn't respect the public's opinion on the numbers debacle now talking with a twist tongue. This man shouldn't even entertain the thought of trying to be re-elected because he is already the worst PM and ain no chance in hell he's gonna change now!!
kairosmatt 10 years, 4 months ago
I think public opinion has already been decided on him.
Islandgirl 10 years, 4 months ago
Mr. Christie: JUST DON'T!!!
GrassRoot 10 years, 4 months ago
For the sake of PLP's next generation politicians he should retire, if for nothing else.
sheeprunner12 10 years, 4 months ago
Is there a reliable public opinion poll service that can get once and for all a scientific evaluation of how ordinary Bahamians feel about our politicians???? Don't rely on newspapers or political operatives words ................ real science...... no politics
The_Oracle 10 years, 4 months ago
We really are sinking to depths previously unknown, even by PLP standards. No shame individually, collectively, PLP business as usual but tenfold. As for the country deciding anything, how could they when all revolves around the upper echelon "my turn" mentality?
ThisIsOurs 10 years, 4 months ago
Make one decision without an opinion poll, please.
birdiestrachan 10 years, 4 months ago
Urban renewal and all of the other things that you have done will be your blessings. God is a just God. Bahamians not many of us live to see eighty, We die young. You have done well, Spend time with you Family and your special son Adam. Write a book, Read lots of good books, and travel, and enjoy your life. watch the sun rise and set... there is a whole very beautiful life outside of politics .But what ever you do stay far away from Mr. Ingraham .HE is not your friend. You also have you law practice. You have been blessed No matter what they say .I am sure the beautiful Mrs, Christie would love to see more of you. What God give you no man can take away no matter how they try.
ohdrap4 10 years, 4 months ago
even birdie wants him to retire, see?
ThisIsOurs 10 years, 4 months ago
Urban renewal? That failure? I suppose you're right failure and inaction will be his legacy and no one will take it away from him.
God is a just God, but I don't know where it fits in this context
proudloudandfnm 10 years, 4 months ago
Just the fact that you're being asked is an indication of just how bad public opinion wants you out of office brother. You tried, you failed, time to go....
TalRussell 10 years, 4 months ago
Soon the peoples will turn their once chosen party's t-shirts into washrags. Comrades more Importantly, Bahamalnders don't really care much, if PM Christie or Hubert stick around to lead their respective political machines into the 2017 General Elections. The peoples have decided to mark their X's next to the ballot box which will finally offer voters a option to vote against an automatic renewal of unaccountable power and manipulation over far too many mandates, carried-out by both the red and gold shirts leaders at the expense of the peoples of Bahamalamd. Comrades fundamentally, the Christie and Hubert form of democracy is looked-upon as governance by Christie, Hubert and select friends, and not for the betterment of the peoples. Come 2017, is the day the peoples get to be transparent, over the illegitimacy of a Christie or Hubert regime. Both PM are guilty of having turned over the sovereignty of Bahamaland to foreigners, with the majority being being allowed to work and live here illegally.
Amen!
birdiestrachan 10 years, 4 months ago
Well you know Jesus fed the four thousand and the five thousand, raised the dead, cured the sick and drove out demons . and the people were not pleased. Those who depend on others to make things happen and the mean spirited will never be happy or content, Because they do not know how to make things happen for themselves, they are dependent on others. And persons will fail you. It is my opinion that the PLP helps the poor more .. I look to neither PLP or FNM for help, When my knees hit the Ground I say "Jesus" And I am doing great, Wonderful.
sheeprunner12 10 years, 4 months ago
Shut your stupid false religion foolishness....... Caesar is not God. Don't mix up Jesus and Perry .... they should not be mentioned in the same sentence.
Bahamianpride 10 years, 4 months ago
Does not matter @ this point, the country & its most valuable assets have been sold... For the average Bahamian paying off huge sums of debt to the world & trying to survive in a over priced, dangerous society, over ran by illegals & corruption is the reality no matter who gets elected.
licks2 10 years, 4 months ago
The PLP will NEVER WIN AGAIN UNDER PERRY!! The nation has already decided about him. . .why ya think they dissing him all over the place. . .the national verdict is already out on him. . .CARRY YA TAIL FROM AROUND WE FACE!!!
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