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As one famous person once said “Politics is for Scare Benefits and Spoils”. This is even more apparent in the upcoming election. The Jamaica Labour Party has been in the wilderness for a very long time, more than one-third of the Jamaican population have known only the Peoples National Party in power. Many in the JLP are quietly whispering “It is my time fi run things”. However, the PNP have enjoyed the fruits and they will do their best to maintain their seats around the table.

Like two very experience gladiators (pardon Mrs Portia), Portia Simpson and Bruce Golding are sharpening their swords as they ready for battle on the election campaign trail. No doubt they will bring with them a “bag of promises” (a.k.a. Tricks).

Bruce “Almighty” has a lot to prove, this is the prodigal son, in whom much is expected. With not much differences separating both parties, the “better must come” oh I meant “Hope for Jamaica” will be the tag line. As for Mama P, or Portia Simpson, being elected the first Jamaican female Prime Minister continues to be the trump card a.k.a “For the People”.

Along the way there will be big announcements, a mix of the latest reggae dancehall tunes will be played. Ladies will be dancing “Hot Wuk” labourite or socialist style at Passa Passa events across the country. No matter your political stripe, we all know that the stakes are high. Winning is everything, losing is not an option. As the red stripe pours, Nannies unroll and the food and music mix, the stakes have never been higher than this upcoming election.