TBF there was a significant "I can't possibly vote for Miliband" factor

In jobs past I've interfaced with a number of politicians including Ed. Whatever party, whatever views, any senior politician has a charisma about them that draws attention in any room. Some use it really well, others - Gordon Brown springs to mind - don't, but they all have it. Ed on the other hand seemed to suck energy from any room he was in and I never saw him look convincing once. I don't think the nation loves Cameron. I think he was seen as the "least worst", with vast swathes of the electorate feeling detached from the whole shebang.

I don't agree with everything Corbyn says by any stretch - in particular I disagree quite sharply on defence and energy - but I can't tell you how glad I am he got elected. There's a whole cohort of people he can re-engage in politics - on all sides - and draw attention and focus away from the "sod the lot" schtick offered by UKIP et al. Some of his first steps have been a little faltering but I remain a huge fan - despite my disagreement on a number of policy issues. I hope he can keep it up till the next election.

The Blairites who mutter about defection to the Tories should just f**king get on with it and do it. They're effectively Tories anyway so what's the difference?

Posted By: Old Man, Sep 17, 23:27:51