Tom, look at what happened under Thatcher: she was blatently taking the piss, yet she won three terms in office, the second purely on the back of the Falklands conflict. Elections are won and lost by the grace of swing voters, who, it seems, are gluttons for punishment. But don't be too hard on Blair: Howard would do the same, and so, for all the appeal, would Kennedy.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.