Why Johnson’s TV debate strategy could be a mistake
Great thread from the New Stateman’s Stephen Bush
Two. Ignore everything you think about the candidates and their abilities: head-to-head is harder for the incumbent PM, because they are the only one with a record to defend. https://t.co/7VWTL4KXWF
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) November 18, 2019
Four. Even if form goes out the window and Johnson wins, the event itself is a big "Lib Dems CAN'T win here!" klaxon which from the polls is not a great message for Johnson to be part of at the moment: https://t.co/7VWTL4KXWF
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) November 18, 2019
Six. What's the upside? If the downside risk doesn't materialise, you're still a guy with a six to 12 point lead agreeing to two risky hours of telly for…why? https://t.co/7VWTL4KXWF
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) November 18, 2019