Do you think Cowen will resign allowing Brian Lenihan to take over?

starlit · 20-09-2010 04:14PM #1

I think this is a possibility as it was a disgrace what happened regarding his morning show interview and think-in in Galway.

TheZohanS · 20-09-2010 04:17PM

I'd say zero chance, Brian Lenihan has enough on his plate with pancreatic cancer.

orourkeda · 20-09-2010 04:17PM

no

patmac · 20-09-2010 04:17PM

Nobody will want the job until after the next budget and Fianna Gael will not want an election this year, tis a poisoned chalice.

PeterIanStaker · 20-09-2010 04:18PM

No, he's too f&cking stupid to resign, and everyone else is too smart (not smart as in intelligent, more like self-preservation smart) to take over.

The ship will continue to sink, it does not matter who is at the wheel.

Micky Dolenz · 20-09-2010 04:20PM

Not a hope. A challenge now for leadership would topple the government and no FF'er will want that.

LarrytheLantern · 20-09-2010 04:21PM

NO

Biffo the Clown has a neck like Lester Piggot's nutsack.

He will need to be dragged out of his cosy half-day job kickin 'n screamin with Mary Cocklan sitting on his face.:eek:

that or an election i suppose ....................:rolleyes:

orourkeda · 20-09-2010 04:22PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Not a hope. A challenge now for leadership would topple the government and no FF'er will want that.

Thats assuming they actually engage their brains

Micky Dolenz · 20-09-2010 04:23PM

orourkeda wrote: »

Thats assuming they actually engage their brains

When it comes to self preservation, these boys are top of the class.

Agricola · 20-09-2010 04:26PM

More chance of Inda Kinny becoming charismatic

PeterIanStaker · 20-09-2010 04:28PM

orourkeda wrote: »

Thats assuming they actually engage their brains

their whats?

starlit · 20-09-2010 04:28PM

So if the government were to be re-elected would that mean that Fine Gale or the Labour Party might be in with a chance of running the country so? Gilmore might be a good candidate to become the next Taoiseach?

thebigbiffo · 20-09-2010 04:29PM

if he resigns/is replaced it wont be until the next GE is announced.

nobody in their right mind wants the job at the moment but the party wont allow BC to lead them into the next election - that would be party political suicide (not some spotty teenage attempt at suicide like they seem to be engaging in at the moment)

juma · 20-09-2010 04:29PM

How is Brian Lenihan's health now? Haven't really heard much about is since the story orginally broke (which hopefully is a good sign).

Micky Dolenz · 20-09-2010 04:30PM

snuggles285 wrote: »

So if the government were to be re-elected would that mean that Fine Gale or the Labour Party might be in with a chance of running the country so? Gilmore might be a good candidate to become the next Taoiseach?

Gilmore will never be Taoiseach, Tanaiste possibly.

bonerm · 20-09-2010 04:31PM

LarrytheLantern wrote: »

Biffo the Clown has a neck like Lester Piggot's nutsack.

Quote of the day there. I'd thank you twice if I could.

Actually that is a lie. Once is sufficent.

cleremy jarkson · 20-09-2010 04:31PM

TheZohan wrote: »

I'd say zero chance, Brian Lenihan has enough on his plate with pancreatic cancer.

FYP

Sheeps · 20-09-2010 04:31PM

People who want a resignation over what may have been a hang over are pathetic. If he's going to resign, I'd want it to be for a good enough reason and not some pseudo-political bullshit.

_feedback_ · 20-09-2010 04:32PM

Zero chance. Sure, you'd want to be a bit mad to take over that job. Who would want it at the moment.

The two Brians doing a press conference in a few mins. Probably to rubbish all this talk.

Micky Dolenz · 20-09-2010 04:34PM

elviscostello wrote: »

Zero chance. Sure, you'd want to be a bit mad to take over that job. Who would want it at the moment.

The two Brians doing a press conference in a few mins. Probably to rubbish all this talk.

Will RTE have it live?

Mark200 · 20-09-2010 04:34PM

I think the smart thing to do would be to just carry on, and then when the election comes run the election saying that Brian Lenihan will take over the party after the election, and therefore will be Taoiseach if Fianna Fail remain in power. Also, I completely agree with Sheeps' post:

Sheeps wrote: »

People who want a resignation over what may have been a hang over are pathetic. If he's going to resign, I'd want it to be for a good enough reason and not some pseudo-political bullshit.

snuggles285 wrote: »

So if the government were to be re-elected would that mean that Fine Gale or the Labour Party might be in with a chance of running the country so? Gilmore might be a good candidate to become the next Taoiseach?

God help us.

Johnny Bitte · 20-09-2010 04:36PM

French fella I used to live with went mental when Bertie appointed Cowan to lead the country.
Just couldn't believe that we would let a political party pick the person to run the country rather than the people.

Can't see it happening again.

_feedback_ · 20-09-2010 04:37PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Will RTE have it live?

Couldn't tell you Micky. Probably though.

Biggins · 20-09-2010 04:38PM

No, he'll brazen it out.

Johnny Bitte · 20-09-2010 04:38PM

elviscostello wrote: »

Zero chance. Sure, you'd want to be a bit mad to take over that job. Who would want it at the moment.

.

I ll do it no problem.

get paid a fortune to sit around all day talking about fresh air and getting pissed afterwards.

Yes please.

Mark200 · 20-09-2010 04:43PM

The_Goose135 wrote: »

French fella I used to live with went mental when Bertie appointed Cowan to lead the country.
Just couldn't believe that we would let a political party pick the person to run the country rather than the people.

Can't see it happening again.

The French have a different system. Our system is that the leader of the party in power is Taoiseach. We don't, and have never, elected our Taoiseach directly. When you vote for a party, you do so knowing that whoever they decide to be their party leader will be Taoiseach (assuming they win).

spadesaspade · 20-09-2010 04:52PM

some chance of that happening

enda1 · 20-09-2010 04:57PM

I think it would be quite undemocratic for another Taoiseach to come into power not having lead a party into election success.

Cowen should step down and call a general election. though he should wait till after the budget is voted in.

dvpower · 20-09-2010 05:18PM

I don't think anyone, in any party, would want a General Election this side of the budget.

Littlegirllost · 20-09-2010 05:37PM

Cannot see him stepping down whatsoever

Rented Mule · 20-09-2010 05:48PM

TheZohan wrote: »

I'd say zero chance, Brian Lenihan has enough on his plate with prostate cancer.

I am not trying to be cynical here when I say this, but putting a 'dying' Lenihan into this position could be a huge vote getter for FF if the Elections are timed correctly.

Growing up in the 'Democratic Machine' of the Southside of Chicago, the dying candidate/close relative is a HUGE vote swing apparatus when played correctly. I have seen candidates 'pull the plug' on relative the day before elections. I have also seen dead candidates defeat the living.

If this switch does happen, I completely expect it to be for the reasons stated above.

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