Humbugging the wheels

1 Some are worried that, unless the fired one is appeased with some other high-profile appointment, he could become a humbug to the political wheels. He, however, has squashed all attempts at being reassigned and is reported to have said he will consider no other appointment.

Petulant challenger

2 Some say the challenger was out of step with the rank-and-file members and supporters. By continuing to refuse to re-engage, however, he is showing a petulance that will not serve him well if he hopes to return to the fold and win over the hearts and minds of the rank and file.

Who will foot the bill?

3 It is being asked just who will foot the bill for the recent puff?

What's the price?

4 Did the land deal go through, and how much was the final selling price?

Not what the facts say

5 His recent actions and public pronouncements are causing some who thought they were close to question his agenda. They contend that the facts do not support the pronouncements.

Diversify appointments

6 Party members are asking for more diversification when it comes to new appointments as they are tired of the same faces popping up for the meagre pickings.

The girls aren't girls

7 Their friends call them the Sweepstakes Girls. The only problem is, they are not girls - at least in the traditional sense.

Separation for 'crime'?

8 Some of his colleagues call him 'Crime'. The reason: he does not pay for anything! He is such a penny-pinching tightwad, seems that even the wife has got fed up and is now talking separation.

Escape bid brings laughs

9 When one irate husband drove up to the lobby of the famous lunchtime 'hotel' the other day and screamed "Where is my wife?", it resulted in at least one broken leg, as a guest of the establishment jumped from the second floor in his bid to escape. Only problem was there were many others rushing to make a discreet exit as well resulting in a near multicar pile-up. People are still laughing their heads off at the drama.