We note that while we counted 7 constituency area reps or standard bearers, and found 9 when we reviewed our footage, Faber's camp says we have it all wrong. His campaign manager Roosevelt Blades says, quote, "we had representation from 25 of the 31 constituencies yesterday." End quote.
And what was the crowd count? We'd put it at about 1,250, including a large number of persons who stayed outside where the food and drinks were.
And so, now that the convention is over - Faber moves unto the campaign trail. But, some reports say that the headwind he could be facing comes all the way from on high: no less than the Prime Minister's office.
The basic political calculus is that Faber is running for party leader, expects to win, and, very shortly after, step into the Prime Ministerial position for the last few months of the UDP's 5 year term. Except, the Prime Minister would have to step down after that convention - and up to now - he has not set a date. So, whether anyone will admit to it or not, there's tension between the man who would be King, and the man who still is. We asked Faber about it:
Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Based on what the prime minister has said in the past, do you expect his departure to be imminent or within a reasonable time so his successor can....?"
Hon. Patrick Faber, Deputy Leader UDP
"We are not going to make trouble Jules Vasquez. The Prime Minister has a right to stay in office up to the end of this current term of the UDP and it is his decision solely to decide when that is going to be the case, so the best man for you ask that question to is the prime minister himself."
Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Where do you stand now on the Joshua Perdomo issue? Reports say that you were scolded in the cabinet for your forthright statement that you wouldn't support it."
Hon. Patrick Faber, Deputy Leader UDP
"The matter has sailed. We know what the cabinet's position is, you know that I am a part of the cabinet and I am bound to that collective responsibility of the cabinet, so you are making mischief, Jules."
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