User talk:Traditional unionist/Archives/2007/November

Jimmy Spratt
Im not happy about the ref youve put in for this "apparently" in the opening pargraph never inspires confidence, but I also seem to remember they both ended up supporting McGimpsey in this election Fasach Nua 14:51, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I don't understand what you mean? Apparently? Neither did, Molyneaux lives in South Antrim, and can't vote for Westminster elections anyway, and Smyth was i think ambiguous, but had his face on Spratts election material.Traditional unionist 14:54, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry, the start of the BBC article used as reference states "Two of the most senior members of the Ulster Unionist Party have apparently given their support to the DUP's general election candidate in South Belfast.". I think in the end they both endorsed all UU candidates (except in LV where Molyneux supported his protegee). I was just wondering if you had a better reference for the McG article. Fasach Nua 15:07, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * They certainly didn't support Michael. Or Trimble I'd imagine. I'll look.Traditional unionist 15:09, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Not without a party whip, I would imagine! Fasach Nua 15:12, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Bit difficult to whip members in a secret ballot!Traditional unionist 15:15, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * It was the public endorsement I was talking about, Im not sure what leverage the party would have had over two retired members, but I think they did win them over in the end (however lukewarm their support) Fasach Nua 15:19, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm suprised how badly documented this is, I found  and Fasach Nua 15:31, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * The second one is essentially a UUP mirror site from a few years ago. Long story.  I noticed that too.  I'll see if I ever bought that crap Mike Kerr book and see if it's in it.Traditional unionist 15:35, 6 November 2007 (UTC)