Putin is a 'winner': Ex-Labour spin doctor Campbell (Video)

Russian president Vladimir Putin has a real "winning" mindset which contrasts greatly to the inefficient policies put forward by Western powers, according to a U.K. political strategist.

"I'm afraid whether we like it or not, he's a winner," author and journalist Alastair Campbell told CNBC Wednesday.

Campbell was primarily known as the director of communications of the Labour Party -- including the time Tony Blair was prime minister between 1997 and 2003. He is known in the U.K. as the man who built the reputation of Blair and played a key role alongside him during his early years in power .... http://www.cnbc.com