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PB’s LAB insider, Henry G Manson, gives his assessment of Cameron’s approach to the debates saga

PB’s LAB insider, Henry G Manson, gives his assessment of Cameron’s approach to the debates saga

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It’d tricky for Dave coming under scrutiny from 6 different sides David Cameron is a good media performer and remains his party’s biggest asset. There has been a lot of focus on the suggestion that despite this it’d be better for his party if he avoids the televised debates because of the platform it will give Ed Miliband. I know the theory, but this does not stack up for me and seem that convincing. What else could Conservative strategists be…

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The polling finds David Cameron would get the blame were the debates not to take place

The polling finds David Cameron would get the blame were the debates not to take place

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But do the public understand Cameron’s strategy and tactics over the debates? The polling by YouGov on the debates doesn’t make for good reading for David Cameron, such as 50% think David Cameron is scared to debate other party leaders. whilst 38% mostly blame Cameron for the stalemate over the debates, whilst 13% mostly blame the broadcasters, and below, David Cameron doesn’t come off as sincere in regards to the debates. Findings by @YouGov on the debates https://t.co/ywStD45I7b pic.twitter.com/A6iuBX1f4z — TSE…

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The debates stand off: This could have been the afternoon when DC won GE15 or lost it

The debates stand off: This could have been the afternoon when DC won GE15 or lost it

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The debates stand off: This could have been the afternoon when DC won GE15 or lost it http://t.co/PjLT8xY85y pic.twitter.com/iJvgaBbXFP — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) March 6, 2015 Problem for Cameron is that if he later decides to takes part in the debates it'll look weak because of his earlier stance — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) March 6, 2015 So now we have it. Number 10 has made its final offer on the TV debates which has been rejected by the broadcasters who say…

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A 7-sided TV debate as proposed by Cameron could go ahead: ITV reported to be considering “breaking ranks” with BBC/Sky

A 7-sided TV debate as proposed by Cameron could go ahead: ITV reported to be considering “breaking ranks” with BBC/Sky

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ITV promotion for 1st debate in 2010 I hear ITV contemplating going unilateral and hosting a 7 way debate as per No10 offer, as they have 1st one. Would send BBC/Sky apoplectic. — Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) March 6, 2015 If this report has substance then it will throw the whole issue into the air and be a great victory for Cameron. One debate going ahead with the format laid down by the PM and according his required time-table. Those,…

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Does this explain the Tory optimism about May

Does this explain the Tory optimism about May

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“Labour voters are also generally lukewarm about their leader in a way that Conservatives are not about theirs.” – Opinium The above chart shows how well Dave and badly Ed do among their own supporters, as other pollsters generally find as well. I’m of the view, that Ed’s poor ratings are priced into the voting intention, and that the voting intention is largely correct. We’re going to find out in nine weeks time if it is priced in or not….

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Lib Dem sources say the debates unlikely to happen

Lib Dem sources say the debates unlikely to happen

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Leaders' Debates unlikely to happen say the Lib Dems http://t.co/45SV5Jz0Ch pic.twitter.com/mL0mFHr1T6 — TSE (@TSEofPB) February 22, 2015 Today reports emerged that Liberal Democrat sources say the televised leaders’ debates are unlikely to happen. The Lib Dems aren’t happy because Nick Clegg is only in two of the three debates, and is relegated to the likes of Plaid Cymru, who received one-sixtieth as many votes in 2010 as the Lib Dems did. A spokesman for Clegg said the Lib Dem leader’s…

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The 7-7-2 debate format is just inviting a court challenge

The 7-7-2 debate format is just inviting a court challenge

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The “worm” from the 2nd 2010 debate Maybe judges killing them off is what the broadcasters really want It was so easy last time: three major GB parties and no other vaguely serious contender. With the SNP messing up their legal challenge, the invites to send more-or-less wrote themselves. As is already clear from the saga so far, it’s a very different situation this year. What’s striking to me about the latest proposals is not so much the unwieldy scale…

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TV debates plan B+1. Is Number 10 going to agree this time?

TV debates plan B+1. Is Number 10 going to agree this time?

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The broadcasters put forward new proposals for TV debates which now include SNP/PC+GRN http://t.co/zz2jDu1TX4 pic.twitter.com/qDZuehEBXl — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) January 22, 2015 Leaders Debates; Oi…What about me? — George Galloway (@georgegalloway) January 22, 2015 “broadcasters remain committed to providing election debates in #GE2015..we will continue to work with all the parties to ensure they happen — Adam Boulton (@adamboultonSKY) January 22, 2015 Seven participants is just too many Not long to go before the election campaign starts and this afternoon…

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