Tory Attack Dog!

Who is best person for the title, who can be the Tories’ attack dog? The question has been occupying the blogosphere in the past few days. New Labour has their man Mandelson, Mandy AKA the Prince of Darkness. But does that mean the Tories need someone who is self serving and ruthless? Or someone who is sharp, always ready, and calm under pressure? If it’s the former then they are in trouble, but if it’s the later a couple of people come to mind. Boris Johnson is one of them, except he is the Mayor of London and therefore he is out. That leaves only one person, and the best man in my opinion for this task, David Davis, the former Shadow Home Secretary. Davis is the best kind of attack dog the Tories can have; because although he is not intimidating or aggressive he is still assertive and very prompt. He is also witty and relatable plus he is not afraid to laugh at himself, and that is a very useful quality to have for this role.

One problem though, he is still in the dog house for forcing that by-election in 2008. So much so, that even some of his closest allies and friends are dismissing the possibility of him becoming a frontbencher. But with the election fast approaching, the Conservatives need a front person who can be trusted to deliver the appropriate assault in a style and force that is suitable to the assault without someone holding their hand or worst they putting their foot in it. As for not being a frontbencher, I am positive there is enough talent in the conservative party to sort that one out.