A performance artist aims to do just that when he attempts to kiss a photograph of Blair for eight hours in a marathon display of affection for the British leader, who is seeking re-election on May 5.
Mark McGowan, whose previous stunts include sitting in a bath of baked beans for two weeks with sausages strapped to his head and nailing his feet to a gallery wall, said he felt Blair was the best candidate in the upcoming election.
“I’m just going to give the picture of Blair quick kisses, they won’t be long smooches,” said McGowan, who will perform his amorous stunt outside the prime minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street on election day.
“He’s been really feeling the heat from the opposition recently an I wanted to show him some affection. I’ve been practicing on my hand and using a stopwatch and figure I can kiss the picture about 200 times a minute,” he added.
McGowan famously protested against Blair in 2003 when he pushed a nut across London pavements with his nose to draw attention to student debt, but said the prime minister would get his vote next Thursday.
Polls show Blair and his ruling Labour Party on course to win a third term in power.
