Why things can get worse for the Tories
This is what happens when your prioritise older voters at the expense of younger voters and stop being the party of aspiration. TSE
Lawyers are awesome, a continuing series
It is often said televised political debates do not effect elections but last month’s debate absolutely upended that axiom and I wonder if another debate could be another gamechanger. The prosecutor versus the serial criminal would be pure box office and it could be political theatre like we’ve never seen before. If the self confessed pussy grabber and Insurrection-in-Chief ducks out of any debates with Harris then that should lead to a boost for Harris in the polls. As an…
It is looking like a Kamala Harris coronation
Michelle Obama backers please explain yourself! Because for those of us laying her it feels like we’re taking candy from a baby. TSE
We need to talk about Trump’s age and faculties
After Joe Biden’s announcement retirement I think the election now becomes a de facto referendum on Donald Trump and what his second term would entail. That has the potential to be a game changer, particularly if Harris wins the nomination as expected as the election will the prosecutor versus the criminal. TSE
Biden withdraws from the 2024 White House race
Oh boy, this is going to be fun for those of us betting on the US presidential betting markets. I cannot see an endorsement for Kamala Harris in this statement. Biden endorses Harris TSE
The Osborne legacy remains popular
Because the Tories for the foreseeable future are set to resemble a clown show I expect most of Sir Keir Starmer’s problems this parliament to come from his left flank. One issue will be one of George Osborne’s many popular policies, the two children cap on child benefit. There are already four amendments planned for the King’s Speech votes to remove the cap but as the YouGov polling shows there’s real support even with Labour voters for keeping the cap….
Could one of the gruesome twosome win the Tory leadership?
Could an alliance between Jenrick and Braverman seal the leadership for one of them? I’ve been saying for a while that Suella Braverman is a clear lay in this market and it appears a growing number of Tory MPs agree with that assessment. The only question is will be a help or hindrance to Robert Jenrick to have the backing of Suella Braverman? I suspect it will be a hindrance with Tory MPs who participate in the first stage of…
Where is the American Leo Amery?
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