Harriet 4 Rhodri
A quick one.
We've all jumped out of our seats.
Rhodri Morgan is in the studio just behind me and I can hear him loud and clear on the office's brand new digital radio, declaiming loud and clear that he's backing Harriet Harman as deputy leader of the Labour party. Not Peter Hain? No, though there's no insult intended. It's just that he believes Ms Harman will 'form the best partnership with Gordon Brown'.
Cameraman scrambled ... Will Rhodri M agree to tv interview? Yes, he will. A quick live blog for you .... No insult to Mr Hain intended. He spoke to him on Satruday and explained his decision. Mr Hain was 'remarkably' not disappointed and understood that this isn't a commentary on the working relationship of the past few years. 'It really isn't about that'.
It's just that Rhodri Morgan belives Harreit Harman would provide the best fit or best blend with Gordon Brown. She's the foil the party needs.
Wait for it .... yes, a metaphor at last.
This is about the need for a scrum half and an outside half that can work well together and Brown/Harman are the half-backs the party needs.
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When Harri met Roddy...
There was me thinking that Rhoders is distancing himself from Peter in order to cosy up to Ieuan Wyn.
Do you see what I've done Ieuan? Is that enough humbling for you? I did say that I've changed?
Hmm!
Could just be, Chrisopher, that Rhodri is voting for Harriet because she is the best cannidate? Or are you one of these people who think it is impossible for a woman to be the best?