And while he says it's a big man's game - how is he still even in the game? Didn't he retire from politics in 2020 after getting put down in Pickstock?
Well, that's why we asked him today if he is still a contender, or just a pretender?:
Anthony Boots Martinez
"Nothing wrong."
Jules Vasquez
"Phillip Willoughby, the duly elected standard bearer."
Anthony Boots Martinez
"You hear what I said sir? Listen to me, you leave internal politics alone. That is not your business at this point in time. If you notice I am supporting the United Democratic Party, so it doesnt really matter. That is a question for the United Democratic Party and the leadership of the party."
Jules Vasquez
"But there is no question, sir. The question has been answered, there was an election for the standard bearer. You name was not on the...."
Anthony Boots Martinez
"Am I saying that I am the standard bearer for Port Loyola, sir? No sir."
Jules Vasquez
"But then you are saying that there is some question. There is no question."
Anthony Boots Martinez
"But that's what I am saying, the standard bearer is Phillip Willoughby. It's just simple, It isn't hard you know, It's just simple, simple, simple. That is the United Democratic Party standard bearer."
Jules Vasquez
"Do you wish to replace him?"
Anthony Boots Martinez
"I don't wish to replace nobody. I am Boots Martinez and I will remain Boots Martinez. I don't wish to replace nobody."