Don, in terms of income I probably make you look rich, yet there is no way on this green earth that I could ever vote for the selfish, narrow-minded and divisive policies of Boris and the Greater London Conservatives. Or even the 'New Conservative' Notting Hillbillies as promoted by Cameron.
As someone who was Labour to his bones for many years, and who has known and supported Ken since his GLC days, my vote would be for him if I had one. However, Brian Paddick, on the basis of what he says, seems to be someone with some seriously good ideas. I had some dealings with him when I worked in London and found him to be a thoroughly decent, intelligent and concerned man. He would certainly deserve a second glance and a careful reading of his policies. It's just a shame that it's a two-horse race - and that Ken does seem to have done some good for London. And Ken is not Gordon - don't conflate the local with the national.
Forget the idiot Boris and have a long, hard think about Paddick or Ken.