The Election That Wasn't Called

They flocked the Arena, expecting Andrew Holness
to call the election.

The cameras filmed what looked like 300k
people swarming the National Arena.

Bruce Golding was on stage resigning again.

Unlike his first resignation in Tivoli in
which the Constituents booed, not aware
he was making his goodbyes, everyone knew
this was the last time they'd have to see
their Party President.

Golding must have rhinoceros skin.

It was clear, both at Tivoli and the JLP
Conference that Holness needed the dramatic
stepping on the back of his predecessor to
prove he was in control, and get the
psychological message across.

The humiliation of Golding is complete.
He may now leave the stage.

Holness is not used to attention.
But he loves it.
He loves being on the platform, the
Leader, with his minions at his feet.

He is having an Obama moment.

His speech bounced many topics, as the
crowd waited for him to call elections.

Of course he wasn't going to set the date.

Had there not been the excitement of elections
half or more of the Labourites would not
have been in attendance.

By making it seem that the day would be
announced, sending buses, dropping money
the crowd was swelled.

The next meeting Holness calls will be
as well attended since that will be
where the date is set.

The electorate, which is split 50/50 between
the JLP and PNP will see the huge turnout
and assume Holness is the favourite.

And Jamaicans like to back winners.