It’s so exciting. I can’t wait for tonight’s debate, it’s (hopefully) going to be fascinating to watch the three men go up against each other on weighty issues (rather than PMQs in which the leaders try not to answer questions!).
Gordon Brown has nothing to lose, he needs to make sure that he keeps his answers brief, doesn’t bamboozle with statistics and tries to come across as normal.
David Cameron has the biggest challenge in that he has most to lose. He needs to talk to people on their level and show passion. I was particularly impressed when he shown real passion when asked a question by a journalist at the manifesto launch. His fervor about how the Labour party only understands how to spend money really hit home. He must not lose his rag though.
Nick Clegg is just happy to be included. It gives him a level playing field for the first time in a TV debate for a Lib Dem leader. He should do well as long as he does not hector which he can do from time to time. I also hope he tries to stay equi-distant between Labour and Tories. Recently his spokesmen seem to be cosying up to Labour, and while that maybe where their ideology lies it will give them huge problems if there is a hung parliament with the Tories as the biggest party.
They must all try to answer the questions, otherwise they will be found out.
I will blog during the debate, and during the weekend will give my thoughts on the Manifestos (they take time to read!).
Squiffy.
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