Friday, October 07, 2005

John Banks considering running for Mayor in 2007

According to the NZ Herald, John Banks is considering a political comeback for the Auckland City mayoralty he lost by a whopping 19,016 votes to businessman Dick Hubbard a year ago.

It seems that most people are disappointed with the way Dick Hubbard is panning out as Mayor. Auckland seems to even be sliding backwards. At least John Banks was a strong leader who knew what he was doing.

Just like Arnold ( who knows what he is doing ), Hubbard was possibly voted in because of his celebrity status. Hubbard has failed and he needs to go.

Mr Banks a former National Cabinet minister, said he would decide in the next six to 12 months whether to run and if so would mount a 12-month campaign.

He said Mr Hubbard's first 12 months had been a disaster, with colossal rates increases.

Mr Banks said he was beaten fair and square by someone "who, frankly, offered a political fraud and has been uncovered".

.... As Pablo would say... " Bring back Banksie ".

4 comments:

Aaron Bhatnagar said...

Bring back Banksie indeed.

Rob Good said...

Well I hope he does it. I'd be surprised if he didn't get in. Hubbard is not effective.... Banks was.

Mike J. Stark said...

Banks is somewhat a show pony and often talks the talk but never walks it.

Rob Good said...

Well Hubbard cant talk and walk. Banks was effective. A South pacific Rudi if you like.