  
"...[The War Room] has plenty of fascinating insights and is a must-read for political junkies." - The Toronto Sun "Warren Kinsella’s new book is a must-read for anyone interested in political campaigning in Canada. And not just political campaigning." - The Literary Review of Canada "The War Room is a rich, detailed, and substantive primer on how to run a winning war room - warts, pizza boxes, smelly couches and all - from a master war roomer." - The Hill Times "Kinsella has crafted a handy little guide for politicos and non-politicos alike. Just keep it away from the kids." - The Winnipeg Free Press "... a great read ... full of fascinating stories..." - John Moore, CFRB "...I don't want to say [he's a] genius...but there's valuable insights here..." - John Oakley, AM640 "I just got one copy, but I plan to get more!" - John Wright, Ipsos, CFRB "I do recommend [The War Room] to everyone." - Charles Adler, Adler Online "A fascinating book...full of great stories." - Ken Rockburn, CPAC   Nominate new PMO Chief of Staff here!
While the Parliamentary Press Gallery furiously debate who,exactly, first broke the news about Guy Giorno’s departure, I think the rest of us should wildly speculate about who will be his successor. We’ll have zero impact on the decision, naturally, but it’ll be fun. And – who knows – someone may actually get it right. Nominate your pick(s) in comments. 27 Responses to “Nominate new PMO Chief of Staff here!”Leave a Reply |
Words
I nominate Warren Kinsella. He can be very partisan and knows the strengths and weaknesses of the Liberal Party.
Thanks but no thanks. I have another new job starting this Fall.
I nominate the reanimated corpse of Frank Morgan. “Nobody sees the Wizard!”
It will have to be a 100% sycophant. Someone who will worship the ground Harper stomps on, someone without any self respect, and any accomplishment whatsoever.
Only one name jumps out: Pierre Polievre.
Mikey
(you know who he is – drives the same car)
Conrad Black. Lots of experience in the newspaper industry.
bon – giorno!
i predict none of us will be able to tell the difference. can you see the difference?
my money is on:
bryan harris
or
mike mulroney.
bon – giorno!
Well, since his main functions are to keep the whole Family in line, scare the civil service into submission, and make dissenters and rivals “Offers they can’t refuse” all within semi-legal bounds, I nominate: Tom Hagen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Hagen
John Ehrlichman.
I nominate Jason Kenney – he is good at doing what he is told – he thinks Harper is God, the conservative platform a bible and he shoots when he can not win any smart debate…he is good at getting instant minority friends….hey looks good on tv
Ray Novak. Still pretty young, but if anyone has a more solid grip on Harper’s thinking, politics, and policy, it’s Novak.
The interesting thing about the latest Giorno leaving story is that Ray Novak will not get the job. Earlier stories had suggested that he might.
I nominate Stephen Harper. He can do both jobs, saving taxpayers countless thousands in the process.
In fact, some suggest he’s already filling for Giorno during the week.
Brian,
You stole my thunder. Good on you!
After all, this Prime Minister has always been a one-man show. He can now take it to new heights — after going through 2 chiefs of staff and 5 directors of communications (so far) like a knife through butter — he can hit us with the topper and FINALLY fire the person most responsible for the probable sinking of this government: H-I-M-S-E-L-F.
Frank Spadone.
http://youtu.be/JiJNSvc8dD4
Keep it Italian, Stephen. And have the Pasta ready!
He fits the profile perfectly!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Ford
Bill Van der zam
Mike Harris
Muldoon
Mike (the former TV Guy)
The Lord (the former Premier)
Ralph (the former Premier)
Ralph the Dog
Either of the fellas who will buy your gold on the TeeVee
Randy Pettipas (just to see if he reads this)
But I think your buddy Earl is the best choice, windy, & does not nearly live up to his billing!
Honestly, any palooka with a roll of duct tape and a taser to keep the troops in line will do…failing that, can I nominate the jar of Cheez-Whiz in my fridge?
1. George Bush
2. Lucien Bouchard
3. Tony Blair
4. Alfred E. Neumann
5. Glenn Beck
6. Rob Ford
7. Tariq Aziz
8. Putin
9. Jean-Marie LePen
Some of these may not be ideal choices but what the hack !
Hey, what’s not to like about a little Saturday afternoon humour.
#9!!
LOL!
Ezra Levant.
I nominate Paul Martin, He may be able to stick around the PMO office a little longer than his last visit.
Snuffalufagus
Tony Soprano
“Snuffalufagus”
Won’t happen. He’s tied up with Soros trying to stop Sun TV
Maybe George Smitherman. Looks like he might be looking for another job after the Toronto elections are over.
[...] Bruce Carson, new COS: Well, not so fast. Some say he ain’t gonna be the top PMO aide. But if he is, then he’d be a good pick. He’s widely respected by the Cons I know, and I’ve found him to be pretty easy-going fella, too. However, my fave pick – from last week’s comments – is found here. [...]