It's no longer a serious question, if Minnis will be forced from the leadership but by whom? Point out where in the story Loretta has stated that she has NO interest in the red shirts leadership? More accurately might be she lacks the psychological resilience required to unseat an opposition leader. I hope with Comrade President Nelson's passing it will remind my fellow Bahamalanders that the colour of one's skin is is only an issue, if we as a people allow it to become one. Are you listening Comrade Brent?

It would be wonderful if the headline of this story actually matched what the lady actually said - but I guess that is asking too much

Hillary Clinton "did not want to be president of the United States", but she sure put up a good cat fight for the role. Almost caused Barak Obama to lose the election. Now they say she is resting to do battle in 2016. But it is good that Lorreta Butler choose to show maturity and not slap (yes pun intended, couldn't resist)Hubert Minnis with a fight for the leadership role. It kind of works well where Mrs. Butler-Turner covers for Mr. Minnis' weaknesses while he is growing into the position of leader. He needs a few more ettiquite classes and some more prompting on effective speaking and the PLP may be history come 2017. When was the last time you saw Perry Christie and Phillip "Brave" Davis sharing the same podium?

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“A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.” —Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

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“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.”

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...Mouth can say anything, tight pants don't care who wear them, and special orders of chocolate double stuffed, cream & jelly donuts, with diet cokes are still always available.

No one with sense will ever trust Loretta "better educated"

I think that LBT is a good opposition member and a loyal foot soldier. However the next leader of the country should be someone strong on policy and strategic thinking and I don't think that LBT has the necessary knowledge. While that is not necessarily a requirement if one has good advisors, one must have the humility and capacity to sublimate the ego to accept and incorporate that advice. I do not feel that it is the case with LBT, but Minnis shows that quality by accepting the leadership of LBT. I like Minnis because he knows how to make money, he has the guts and courage of the businessman and he is not only educated but enlightened. Unfortunately, with the plethora of small minds in this archipelago, that doesn't translate to acceptance or votes.

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The way things are going Mickey Mouse will be able to lead the FNM at the next election and they will still scoop up the votes. The PLP are making such a mess of governing that a single term is assured. Those voters who were seduced by their empty election promises must be feeling cheated and angry. To those voters I say : cast aside the blind party loyalty next time around and vote for the government that is going to be accountable to YOU. This country needs a government that will represent the best interest of all its citizens, not just those wearing a yellow shirt or a red shirt. The PLP's record of discrimination and concealment has been quite frightening this term. Left unchecked we would be heading for a Zimbabwe type scenario where only the party faithful get to eat.