From afar, it seems that Johnson maybe the favourite to win, but the tone and sentiments of the media reports I have read, they appear to distance themselves from him. Is it the Brexit question? Is it the maverick “Trump” factor?
No idea but there seems to be a an element in the ruling class who are calling for anyone but Boris.
It seems for the ruling class, the nightmare scenario is Johnson and Corbyn in the pivotal positions of power.