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Can make difficult decisions (2)
Leadership Options within the JLP and PNP as Perceived by Jamaicans
The data show that Christopher Tufton and Audley Shaw are leadership options within the JLP.
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Christopher Tufton is the favourite:
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Seen by 17 persons as one of the core reasons for liking the JLP
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Has the second highest frequency under the category ‘Other politicians that you like
other than your MP/Caretaker’ (7 including both JLP and PNP respondents)
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Rated by Jamaicans for:
Tax reform suggestions (UM respondents only)
Genuinely friendly and listens
Participatory style – rather than autocratic
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BUT – “succumbs to JLP positions under pressure – lacks the will to oppose his own
party when they are wrong – could be a sign of strength – but maybe too much ‘Mr.
Nice Guy’ to lead the JLP.”
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Audley Shaw (JLP):
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Seen by 7 respondents as a skillful negotiator, with good leadership skills – “always
come to the rescue of the party when it is attacked by Comrades.”
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Is listed among ‘Other politicians that you like other than your MP/Caretaker’
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Respected by his constituency
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The data show the PNP with a single option to Portia Simpson‐Miller: Peter Phillips
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Accounts for 8% (42 respondents) of the primary reason persons will vote for the PNP in
the upcoming election. This impact is similar to that of the party’s Leader.
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He has the highest mention (8) under ‘Other politicians that you like other than your
MP/Caretaker’
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Respected by his constituency
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He is rated by Jamaicans for:
Being firm, bright, confident, eloquent, over achieving (“brings stock exchange
to top of the world”), and is stabilizing the economy
Can differ from colleagues, has mind of his own – a natural leader.
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“But lacks a warm face, always look constipated like Arsene Wenger – would have to
learn to smile to get my vote.”
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