Have five minutes? Please watch this video ... and hang in to the end, that's the interesting part. Hat tip: Wife in the North and Potty Mummy.
Yes, this interaction topped yesterday's election news. This is very sad as British political campaigns only last a mere few weeks. I can see this happening in the US, where elections last a lifetime, but come on... surely there are better topics to headline?
It wasn't one of Gordon Brown's most brilliant moments. Wife in the North points out that despite being dubbed a cybermum election, women are not shining this time round. Gordon is not being sexist... unfortunately I could just as easily imagine him leaving the mic on and making off the cuff comments about a male pensioner.
I'm more interested in the gaffe. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Our co-star Gillian Duffy is allowed to wonder about "all these Eastern Europeans coming in" and the availability of public services for "those that really need them" (American conservatives will recognise this). And Gordon Brown can form his own opinions too. It's just not in his best interest to broadcast them. Especially if they seem out of touch with his constituents.
Oh dear. I wonder if "Sue" still has her job?
