Which means Bloggers won't have Ken Livingstone to kick around any more. From the BBC-
Boris Johnson has won the race to become the next mayor of London - ending Ken Livingstone's eight-year reign at City Hall.Livingstone was the first Mayor of London, the position being created only in 2000. Is Britain's labor party in trouble? It has been over a decade since Tony Blair was swept into office. The British people may be tired of Labour, just like the American voting public is tired of Republicans at present.The Conservative candidate won with 1,168,738 first and second preference votes, compared with Mr Livingstone's 1,028,966 on a record turnout of 45%.
He paid tribute to Mr Livingstone and appeared to offer him a possible role in his new administration.
Lib Dem Brian Paddick came third and the Greens' Sian Berry came fourth.
Mr Johnson is expected to stand down as MP for Henley, triggering a by-election.
Hat tip- Dr. Taylor at Poliblog
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The description of Liv is R... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Glenn Koons | May 8, 2008 1:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The description of Liv is Red Liv. He was as near a Commie like many of the clergy in Engl, and voters may have actually thought enough was enough. Liv allowed the Muslims to garner huge pieces of the local electoral offices, allowed great pressure on holidays, hours of office times, prices on materials. The Muslims in London have made the city, Londonistan. Hopefully the new guy will start standing up for the Brit law and heritage and culture. With 300 other offics going Conserv in local and district councils, Conser may be on the rise again . Brown is not Cameron. Many think Cameron may be Thatcher light. I sure hope so. Enough of the socialists, commies and kow towers to Islamofascists within the storied nation of Great Britain.
1. Posted by Glenn Koons | May 8, 2008 1:21 PM |
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Posted on May 8, 2008 13:21