I still got Portia on my mind

Every time you hear Portia Simpson-Miller speak, you have to wonder how she became the leader of the Peoples National Party and by extension, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, and if you do not believe me, take a look at the clip below. She was making her opening remarks at the election debates, just before the 2007 general election. Just look at how commanding Bruce Golding is, and then look how unsure Mrs. Simpson-Miller appears, as she constantly glances at her notes. In most debates, the speakers opening statements are well rehearsed and memorized, so that eye contact is consistently maintained with the audience.



It seems Mrs. Simpson-Miller is at her best when she is either smiling, hugging or just being old Sista P.