Comments from BN leaders after the Permatang Pauh by-election

1. The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi?
The loss suffered by the Barisan Nasional in the Permatang Pauh by-election should not be read as an emerging trend for other constituencies.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi stressed that while the loss was something to be concerned about, the situation had not reached a “worrying level” as Barisan Nasional still controlled 140 seats after the March 8 general election.
“We can still continue with the government. We are aware of the mandate given to us and we will work hard to deliver,” he said. (The Star 28.8.08)
“After all, the last general election gave us a strong victory. We are only eight seats short of a two-thirds majority, it is not that we lost by 20 or 30 seats, only eight seats. We have a very strong government.” (New Straits Times 28.8.08)

2. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak?
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s victory in the Permatang Pauh by-election shows that democracy is very much alive in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Congratulating Anwar on his win, Najib said it also proved that there was no manipulation of democracy as alleged by the PKR adviser. (The Star 27.8.08)

3. Gerakan acting president, Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon?
Barisan’s defeat in the Permatang Pauh by-election is another wake-up call for the ruling coalition, said Gerakan acting president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon. (The Star 28.8.08)

4. MCA Secretary-General Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan?
“Ka Chuan hopes Barisan will learn from Permatang Pauh loss” – (Star headline 29.8.08)

If the BN leaders continue humbugging, many of us think that if Sept 26th does not change the government, the next election will!
Many a times we hear Abdullah and Najib indulged in pretentious ar silly talks which they themselves only believe. If they mean what they say, I think they must be deluded. Or else they must be still dreaming.