'Fantasy Chancellor II… now it's political' poll discussion

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Poll started 30 Dec 2008:
Fantasy Chancellor II… now it's political
Last week it was the turn of a range of celebrities, and it was hard-fought between the Dragons (see result).
This week, which current sitting member of parliament, irrelevant of political party, do you think would make the best Chancellor?
A. Gordon Brown - 21% (825 votes)
B. Vince Cable - 34% (1327 votes)
C. David Cameron - 5% (201 votes)
D. Kenneth Clarke - 18% (698 votes)
E. Nick Clegg - 2% (61 votes)
F. Alastair Darling - 2% (93 votes)
G. Ieuan Wyn Jones - 1% (27 votes)
H. Peter Mandelson - 2% (79 votes)
I. Lembit Opik - 2% (88 votes)
J. George Osborne - 6% (215 votes)
K. Alex Salmond - 3% (126 votes)
L. Another MP - 3% (126 votes)
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Fantasy Chancellor II… now it's political
Last week it was the turn of a range of celebrities, and it was hard-fought between the Dragons (see result).
This week, which current sitting member of parliament, irrelevant of political party, do you think would make the best Chancellor?
A. Gordon Brown - 21% (825 votes)
B. Vince Cable - 34% (1327 votes)
C. David Cameron - 5% (201 votes)
D. Kenneth Clarke - 18% (698 votes)
E. Nick Clegg - 2% (61 votes)
F. Alastair Darling - 2% (93 votes)
G. Ieuan Wyn Jones - 1% (27 votes)
H. Peter Mandelson - 2% (79 votes)
I. Lembit Opik - 2% (88 votes)
J. George Osborne - 6% (215 votes)
K. Alex Salmond - 3% (126 votes)
L. Another MP - 3% (126 votes)
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I think Bob Spinks is UKIP these days - not independent.
As for why no "John Redwood" for balance I picked the party leader, chancellor (or shadow) and one other from each of the three big parties. The other option was to allow people to select their own.
Fascinating to see that Vince Cable is in the lead... while his reputation is strong, I wondered if he was well known enough - seems he is.
Martin
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Ken Clarke would make an interesting p.m., Cable as Chancellor, Davis as Home Secretary, Frank Field for Social Security. I won't go on.
Hi Martin and happy New Year to you. Here is a quote from Bob Spink -
"I am a member of UKIP and an enthusiastic supporter of Britain ’s independence, but I am now an Independent MP not a Tory or UKIP MP."
That's why he would get my vote as I personally do not agree with MPs being whipped into a decision and which is why I would have him as chancellor outside of a non MP of course!
I must strongly disagree with you! there are many MPs that I can think of that need to be whipped to make a decision.