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And to get delegates, you need standard bearers and representatives and so far the two have received several endorsements from their party colleagues. A few UDP parliamentarians have been very open about their favored candidate but some have been clutching their cards close to their chests. So who is the very vocal Minister Boots Martinez siding with in this heated race? You might think his most natural favorite would be Patrick Faber because that would keep the party power concentrated in the city. But it's not that simple, apparently:

Anthony "Boots" Martinez, Minister of Human Development
"No sir."

Reporter
"Both candidates have put forward. Why they feel like they are the better one?"

Anthony "Boots" Martinez, Minister of Human Development "That is what I'm saying, for me - put it this way…the ability in my view, the candidate that I could see the best ability in. This is not about geography you know and this is not about ethnicity you know; this is about candidacy and the ability to do what is necessary to lead a party. So this is not about oh, you are my neighbor so you must support me. It's not about that sir, it's about me looking on the ability of the candidate, me looking on what they bring to the table. And so that's why I say I have a couple more days to do a couple more thorough interviews with the prospective candidates. But I am telling you that Monday, come hell or high water, I will say to you who I am supporting and the reason why."

Up to this time there is no official date for when the convention for first deputy will be held. That will be set at a National Party Council meeting to be held this Saturday.