Electric Cable.

[Stan-Marsh]

Has Vince Cable got his finger on the voters pulse to become the next PM? These snippets from the conference show what they think of the electorate.

Lib Dem activists overwhelmingly endorsed the leadership's call to overturn Brexit by whatever means possible.

We are not about doing what is popular or democratic, but do what is right as far as we are concerned, said a delegate.

Charlotte Morrow wants a second referendum to right a wrong and allow 16 and 17-year olds, as well as EU citizens in the UK and all British expats on the continent, to have their say.

[webbo3]

Got a link?

[Stan-Marsh]

Webbo 3 The BBC has removed the delegates speeches and is running with an updated news story. Probably saved the Lib Dem blushes.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41307116

[webbo3]

\\Vince Cable: I can lead Lib Dems back to power// Err, no you can't.



Dave.

[david small]

The Limp and Dammed are a wasted effort.

[gulliver1]

Of course Mr Cable could be P/M, why not ? , we had Maggie Thatcher , now we have Maggie May, even Boris , and the Mogg think they could do the job . I am sure Cable could do no worse than that Muppet Crew.

[tonyav]

Of course Mr Cable could be P/M, why not ?

Errrrrm because not many would vote for this out of touch comedian.

[Jackdaw33]

I have more chance of becoming the next PM than he has. What an embarrassing deluded clown he is.

[douglas9401]

I recall similar comments about one D.J. Trump just a few short months ago.

[Gromit]

I cannot imagine any scenario that would result in Cable being Prime Minister.

The Electorate quickly change their minds. In 2015 they gave the Conservatives a good working majority, and two years later, the Electorate didn't give them any majority at all. Public opinion had shifted. A year ago, the electorate narrowly voted to leave the EU, but that does not mean they want that this year, or in 2019.
The Lib Dems are hoping that the public have lost their appetite for brexit, and they may not be wrong.

[gulliver1]

Also, Douglas I can remember at the last election ,the right on ravers on here, saying the labour Party with Corbyn as leader would be finished, and the Cons would sweep to power. The result was " The Lost Majority" by the Conservative Party.

[Togo]

Oohh how the Libz miss Jeremy Thorpe.

[Togo]

A "proper" Liberal.^^ :))

[gulliver1]

Oohh how the Con dom party miss Thatcher, a" proper "CON.

[New Judge]

"Charlotte Morrow wants a second referendum to right a wrong and allow 16 and 17-year olds, as well as EU citizens in the UK and all British expats on the continent, to have their say."

The idea that the result of a referendum (which she does not like) is seen as a "wrong" really says it all. Fortunately Ms Morrow (whoever she might be) is unlikely to see her dreams come true.

[Gromit]

The 1975 Referendum to stay in Europe was eventually re-run and a different result was counted.

The 2016 result may also be overturned in the future.

[Jackdaw33]

^ No it won't. We are leaving come hell or high water. There will be no second vote.

[New Judge]

"The 2016 result may also be overturned in the future."

So long as it takes 41 years that's fine by me. It is highly unlikely the EU in anything like its current form will exist then.

[Gromit]

New Judge,
It might not take 41 years. We probably could have left the EU 20 years ago if they cause hadn't have been supported by the likes of James Goldsmith and Robert Kilroy Silk.
If the anti-Brexit campaign can avoid having truely awful specimens as the above, as its cheerleaders, I reckon it will take a fraction of 41 years to change.

[Gromit]

Just watched tomorrow's Lib Dem Party Political Broadcast.
You should try and catch it if you can, it is really dreadful. Very funny for all the wrong reasons.

[Old_Geezer]

IMO Vince Cable got his finger on the voters' pulse to take the Liberal vote over a cliff edge. He's seemingly making more and more ludicrous statements as he ages. The words "plot" and "lost" spring to mind. It's a pity no one felt a desire to run against him in the Liberal leadership bid.